Claytronics
Introduction
This paper aims to market the concept of
claytronics to the general public and its possible breakthrough into the
telecommunications industry. It will also evaluate the feasibility of use of
claytronics and its’ impacts on the rest of the world.
Reasons for choice…
The telecommunication industry has come a long
way since the use of methods such as Morse Code. However, since the birth of
computers and smartphones, it has stagnated and progression has come to a
stall. Then came the use of nanotechnology – a whole new way of communicating
that intrigued me.
Background
· What is Claytronics?
· How does it work?
Historical perspective
· What were the old
forms of telecommunications?
· What were the
limitations and how did it evolve?
· What are today’s
most popular forms of telecommunications?
At present…
· Any application of
claytronics yet?
· Progress of
research and development on “Pario” to what extent?
· What are the
problems involved during this period?
· Would there be any
limitations for claytronics?
Possible Impacts of application in the real world
· Would it revolutionize the telecommunications
industry?
·
Newfound form of telecommunication well-received by the public masses?
·
Or would they still stick to older traditional methods such as emails?
What are the pros and
cons of this technology?
· Saves time on
tight schedules. E.g. G8 and G20 summits can be well discussed in the comfort
of the ministers’ own home. Companies conferences, meetings with managers from
overseas branches will all be good examples.
· A big leap for the
design industry. E.g. blueprints for buildings can be replaced with claytronics
– to better pre-determine the components of the building so as to maintain its
stability.
· Methods of
teaching in the education industry also takes a huge step forward.
· Over-reliance of
technology might lead to a society where need for human interaction is reduced.
Is that a good thing?
Feasibility
· Who is the target
audience? If only the rich and powerful are able to afford it, what good can it
serve to the general public?
1. Cost
of such technology is generally very high.
· Availabilty of
materials needed to build the system?
1. What
are the components needed to make up the system to control the catoms?
2. How
will it be make available to the consumers?
· Is the technology
involved very complex?
1. Not
all technicians or scientists have the knowledge to make this.
2. Only
a select few able to do so – how can this be mass produced in that case?
Conclusion
Do you think it will revolutionize the way people
interact next time?
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