Disruptive technologies

With the potential for economic and social impact, they can alter the status quo and create new opportunities. The mechanical loom and the moving assembly line revolutionised manufacturing while personal computers heralded the transition into the digital age. Today, new and potentially disruptive technologies, such as AI, robotics, commercial space travel, gene editing and renewable energies, are emerging at an increasingly fast rate. We look at the science behind some of these technologies and explore their potentials and challenges.