Technology is playing an important role in keeping society dynamic in times of lockdown, quarantine, or isolation during the Corona crisis. According to the World Economic Forum, the corona epidemic has accelerated major technology trends. These include digital payments, telehealth and robotics as well. Despite the business being open, these technologies are useful in preventing the spread of infection. They are also helping to make the society flexible to deal with other threats.
Learn from these 8 major trends how the changes are happening in every area due to coronavirus and lockdown
1 Online shopping and robot delivery: In 2002 SARS made a tremendous growth in the online marketplace in China. Corona has taken it to the next level.
2 Digital payment: Currency is likely to spread virus, so contactless payment has increased with card or e-wallet.
3 Cloud Technology, VPN: Work from Home has increased trend. It has increased VPNs, Internet protocols, virtual meetings, cloud technology.
4 Distance Learning, Robotic Teachers with AI: Around 157 crore students in 191 countries are closed in homes due to the closure of schools, colleges. In such a situation, online education has increased. Virtual Reality has increased the trend of AI teachers.
5 telehealth:Telehealth is an effective way of controlling infection. Wearable devices and chatbots make early diagnosis based on patients' symptoms.
6 Entertainment: Films are releasing online. The museums are conducting virtual tours. Online gaming also grew.
7 Supply Chain: Corona has impacted the global supply chain the most. In such a situation, technologies like Big Data, Internet of Things, Blockchain are helping in the supply chain management system.
8 3D printing: 3D printing has reduced the shock on the supply of security equipment. A single printer can create different products based on multiple design files and materials.