The Green Technology – A Rising Revolution

Technology has gone through many phases, and it is one among the strongest tools we have for solving problems related to almost every sphere. One of the major problems that the country is facing these days is related to air pollution. The air we breathe has become poisonous, and many intellectuals in the country are now dedicated to developing technology solutions that could take the hazardous air pollution away from the country.

Similar types of efforts and initiatives have been seen in Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2016. The show was dominated by ecofriendly hybrid cars, equipped with green emission technology. Almost every brand has showcased a car in eco-friendly segment.

Eco-Friendly Cars in Auto Expo 2016

•  Mahindra E-Verito

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Mahindra Verito turns electric and becomes E-Verito. It has all the features and functionalities like a normal petrol or diesel sedan with an added advantage that its electric engine has the capability to run without any fuel consumption. Some style features are also added to make this electric car look different than the others.

The car takes 6 hours to charge completely, but an option of fast charging in 1.5 hours is also available to serve the urgent situations. Once fully charged, the car can cover 100 kms with a top speed of 86 kmph. 

•  Toyota Prius 2nd Generation

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Toyota has made a hybrid version of Prius, i.e. Toyota Prius 2nd generation. The new Prius comes equipped with a 1.8 litre four-cylinder engine that generates improved thermal efficiency by 40%. Its new improved electric motor produces 71HP power. Overall, the new Prius delivers 121 HP of power.

The company also guaranteed less carbon emission that allows the car rank well in eco-friendly segment. The dimensions have also gotten bigger with 60mm more length and 15mm more width. So, undoubtedly it is an improved hybrid car that can function exactly the same, or even better than a normal petrol or diesel sedan.

•  Nissan X-Trail Hybrid SUV

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The new hybrid
Nissan X-Trail SUV is equipped with a 2 litre petrol engine and a 40 bhp
electric motor. The car delivers superior fuel efficiency and strong
acceleration. It can generate an output of 183 bhp in combined mode. The
features such as active ride control, keyless entry, dual zone climate control,
and more make it an even better model.

•  Mahindra e20 Sport

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Mahindra
e20 Sport is powered by an electric motor that generates 105 kw of power
and 180 nm of torque. Mahindra e20 sports reaches 0 to 60 kmph in 4 seconds,
and 0 to 100 kmph in 8 seconds with a top speed of 120 kmph. It can cover a
total of 200 kms with a single charge. The car also comes with one more
exciting feature: the wireless charging technology from GE. But it’s the sporty
design and looks that really grabs attention.

•  Volkswagen Passat GTE

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Volkswagen
Passat GTE is equipped with two engines, a 1.4 litre TSI petrol engine and
an 85 kw electric motor. Their combined output can generate 218 bhp through a six-speed
dual clutch transmission. Fully electric mode can also be selected only with
the push of a button. The car can reach to a speed of 100 km/h in 8 seconds and
comes reaches a top speed of 220 km/h.

The concept of
electric and hybrid cars is not new. Automobile companies have been working in
this direction for a long time so that the technology can be implemented in the
real world. Electric and hybrid cars seem to be the only solution in today’s situation.
They can save our environment from hazardous side effects of pollution, which is
driving companies’ dedication to continue making the newer versions better than
the previous. It would not be wrong to say that future of automobile industry truly
lies in hybrid cars.

Good Year Tyre

Tyre making companies also do not want to stay behind in making a valuable contribution towards a better environment. The tyre maker Good Year is ready to roll out its BHO3 concept tire really soon in the market.

It is an energy generating tyre that can charge an electric car on the go and in the parking position as well. It comes with a built-in heat motion sensor that captures heat from tyre and motion from the road, combines and converts them into electricity. When the car is parked in sunlight, it traps the sun’s energy and converts it into electricity that further act as charging source for the car.

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Such types of inventions are a major breakthrough as far as the recent situations are concerned. Undoubtedly, this technology is making the world a better place to live because clean air leads to healthy lives that is the core of happy living.

Attempts of Indian Government

Indian Government is also trying its best to remove the dark clouds of pollution from the sky of national’s capital. Delhi government has taken an initiative and tried odd-even formula in the national capital during the beginning of New Year 2016 for some time, but it is hard to implement such rules as of now because of poor public transportation.

The Supreme Court also put a temporary ban on diesel run SUVs and luxury cars with engine capacity of 2000cc till March 31, 2016 in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Delhi.

Delhi or we can say the whole India is a rising market for automobile companies, the only thing that can help India in curbing pollution in such a situation is to encourage the usage of electric hybrid cars. It will make the lives of ours and our future generations better.

When a thing develops, we generally ignore the other one. Same thing has happened to us, we kept on trying precipitately for the industrial and economic growth and that took a toll on our environment. Today, we are in a situation that we are forced to breathe poisonous air. But, technology has paved the way for a brighter future with introduction of hybrid cars. We, as responsible citizens also have the duty to keep the environment clean as much as possible, also we should try to adapt the latest technology of hybrid cars for a better tomorrow.

Wearable Devices that will Blow the Market away in 2016

Wearable devices have made a strong foothold in the tech market in a very short span of time. They have covered the distance between “introductory devices” and “must have” devices because of their amazing functionalities. Keeping those features in mind, we have decided to create awareness about wearable devices which will sweep the market in the year 2016.

You may have recently bought a new wearable device and may be familiarizing yourself with its functionalities. However, gadgets you are going to see here will surely increase your greed of buying another such gadget this year.

So, let me take you through the description of a few of the most desirable upcoming wearable devices of the year 2016.

Fitbit Blaze

Fitbit is the company that set the tradition of wearable fitness devices. Now, among so many competitors, it becomes crucial for the company to bring something remarkable that can maintain its reputation in the industry. The company is doing just the right thing to maintain and improve its reputation in the market by introducing Fitbit Blaze.

There is hardly anything that this watch cannot do and the company is all set to give some tough competition to its competitors. Blaze is an ideal fitness band with activities such as tracking all day activities, heart rate, auto sleep tracking, and on screen workouts etc., with added advantages such as connected GPS, music control, call, text and calendar alerts, long battery life of up to 5 days, multi-faceted face clocks etc. The device comes with a smart design and multi-color touch display. The Blaze is likely to be available from March 2016 with a price tag of $199.

Altra IQ Smart Shoes

Altra
IQ Smart Shoes are going to prove to be a true delight for runners.
Equipped with censors, these shoes keep a track of everything, from running
style to the heart rate of a runner. It closely tracks the running style, such
as which part of a runner’s foot hits the ground while running, distance of one
foot from another while running, running distance etc. and provide the real
time guidance with the help of a smartphone app to become a better runner.

Virtual Reality Headsets

The market of virtual reality headsets will notice a great hype in the year 2016 with the introduction of many new VR devices such as HTC Vive, Razer OSVR and Sony PlayStation VR and Oculus Rift etc. Though, the final comparison can only be done after the introduction and testing of different devices, customers will surely enjoy some great Virtual Reality experience in the coming time. Oculus Rift is going to use a three strap system with headphones attached on the side straps and there are going to be some attachments in future as well to accommodate big glasses. Razer OSVR will also be equipped with a three strap system, but will be much easier to wear due to its elastic nature.

Wearable Stress Manager – Hidn Tempo

As technology is helping us constantly in making our lives better, it is ready to take a step further with the introduction of a wearable stress coach called hidn tempo by hidn technology. The biggest issue of modern times is stress which is also acting as a root cause for different deadly diseases. The Hidn Tempo watch band will intelligently monitor the stress level, sleep quality and activities of the whole day. After that, the band will analyze the collected data and communicate with the user with the help of hidn tempo app giving advice about reducing an individual’s stress level and eliminating stress. This wearable device will take you a step closer towards a healthy life.

Wearable Payment Sources

Master card is taking the initiative of enabling payment abilities in wearable devices by announcing partnership with coin. Other than that companies like Samsung, Apple are enabling payment system in their wearable devices as well. Seems like this year it is going to be extremely easy for users to make payments just with the help of wearable devices. So, the upcoming year is surely going to be a year of wearable payments sources.

Wearable technology is ready to scale new heights in 2016. Undoubtedly, there will be plenty of devices that will help in maintaining an increasing health, but there are going to be devices such as payment sources and stress manager that will make our lives easier. With the passage of time, we will surely get to see some more breathtaking innovations in this industry and will keep you updated with all the latest happenings, so stay tuned.

Top 5 Sectors Revolutionized by Artificial Intelligence

These days, machines are undoubtedly faster and more efficient than humans, and artificially intelligent machines are playing a crucial role in some of the top sectors. Artificial intelligence is also proven to be very helpful for humans as it provides an assistant to them who thinks in a precise manner.

Artificial Intelligence is emerging constantly in almost all the fields whether it is healthcare, engineering, education or science. However, there are some sectors which are the top beneficiaries of this growing technology and today I would like to cover them in this post.

Medicine

In the list of top five sectors, first is Medicine. From advance laboratories to smart tools, the medical sector has seen some big transformations with Artificial Intelligence. These machines and software’s are able to understand complex patterns which are difficult for a human to understand. Though, machines cannot be said to be better than humans, their ability to identify and diagnose a problem is faster than humans.

Applications such as AiCure and Next IT are proving very helpful in keeping track of overall health of a patient and they are working as personal health advisors. 

• AiCure – AiCure uses facial recognition technology and keeps track of whether a person is taking the right medicine at the right time. It sends pill reminders, identifies the pill and maintains the complete record of the patient. Educational content, patient surveys, feedbacks can also be obtained by the patients.

• NextIT – NextIT, a healthcare app is interactive and works like a health coach. It keeps track of the doses taken by a patient, does not let one miss a single dose as it keeps sending reminders and sharing the importance of having it. It shares relevant data, educates and motivates patients for taking care of their health.

• IBM’s Artificial Intelligence Supercomputer, Watson – A computer that is capable of providing information about the treatment that a patient should undergo to get the best results by observing his medical history and present condition. This supercomputer is a super intelligent assistant for the doctors.

Many other applications and computers are also available which are empowered by Artificial Intelligence and are changing the face of modern healthcare.

Search Engines

Search abilities of search engines have evolved dramatically over the last few years or in fact the search scenario has changed completely. In earlier days, when a user entered a query, the search engine used to look for matching words or phrases and higher priority was assigned to content with more number of similar words.

But, with the introduction of RankBrain, an artificially intelligent system, the queries entered by people first get interpreted by this system. RankBrain tries to understand the meaning of the query, identify words with similar meaning and filter the results accordingly. This makes the search intelligent and provides the most appropriate results.

RankBrain changed the method of data analysis completely. Now, the advance artificial intelligence of search engines delivers only relevant data to a search query. It also becomes very advanced in identifying irrelevant or copied data that is written forcefully just to increase the ranking of a website or page, and does not hesitate in penalizing those websites.

Robotics

Robotics has come a long way, from mechanical to intelligent. Robots are also proving to be very helpful for humans in order to complete any heavy mechanical task. These days, Robots can even interact like humans. Intelligent robotic limbs are becoming very popular. These robotic limbs can connect with human brain and function like a normal body part. Trend of robotic-assisted surgery is also growing rapidly in the medical world to increase the capabilities of surgeons.

Recently developed human like robots are the new attainment of scientists, and Nadine is the most human like robot in the world. It can interact like humans, shake hands, make eye contact, and even show emotions, which is a magnificent sample of artificial intelligence.

Gaming 

Artificial Intelligence also changed the face of gaming. Now games have become more intelligent and interactive. This technology lets virtual creatures work intelligently, thus making the whole experience more realistic. AI has completely altered the face of gaming, the way it used to be a few years ago. So, it would not be wrong to say that gaming sector is completely revolutionized by Artificial Intelligence.

Security Systems

Safety and security are the most important requirements for any country, home, office or even social network. Tools of artificial intelligence are extremely helpful in assuring the foolproof security of any place or network. Some key areas where Artificial Intelligence is being utilized effectively are:

• Data Mining

Data mining tools are helpful in finding out the information about a criminal or suspect from a large pool of data. This makes the whole task effortless and less time consuming, and also accelerates the process of investigation. E.g. Biometrics

• Pattern Recognition

Pattern recognition is used in person identification and industrial inspection by using techniques like fingerprints recognition, face and voice recognition etc. This technique becomes highly successful in offices and other restricted areas where only authorized people are allowed to enter.

• Image Processing

Things like obstacle detection, 3D radar image processing, sonar image processing and image analysis are key research areas in military security systems and fall under the category of image processing. 

Tools of artificial intelligence have not only made the implementation of security measures easy, but more authenticated as well. A country or company with advanced AI tools is surely more advanced and secure than the other ones. I came to know about a 3D sand model solution which enhanced border monitoring management system and real-time planning experience. A pilot project which was developed to address planning, plotting and monitoring of the borders by creating event simulation.

Artificial intelligence is evolving day by day and is becoming an important part of our lives gradually, but there is still a long way to go. Future vision of experts claim that machines will perform some important tasks for humanity in future such as better prediction of disasters, super computers giving solution to problems like poverty and weather change etc. It can be said that this is an era of machine evolution, it will be interesting to see how this technology will benefit the mankind in future.

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