Year 2050 and Beyond

Year 2050 and Beyond

 Robots are a Common Feature of Homes and Workplaces

Robots are now widespread in mainstream society, appearing in a wide variety of forms and functions. Androids are especially popular among the elderly, widowed and those who are disabled or incapacitated – in which role they serve as companions, guides and careers. 

A Closer Look at the Innovations and technologies that are shaping the future and changing the World




Hi-tech, intelligent buildings are revolutionising the urban landscape
Many modern skyscrapers now come complete with the internalised creation of food, water and other resources. Advanced 3D printers are available locally on site to manufacture everything from household furniture, to personal transportation, to replacement parts for the building itself. Energy is typically provided by photovoltaics and wind turbines.The efficiencies for solar have been improving steadily for decades.


An interstellar radio message arrives at Gliese 777
The Yevpatoria RT-70, located at the Center for Deep Space Communications in Ukraine, was among the largest radio telescopes in the world, with a 70m antenna diameter. On 1st July 1999, it beamed a noise-resistant message named "Cosmic Call 1" into space. 


This was sent towards Gliese 777, a yellow subgiant star, 52 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus. At least two extrasolar planets were known to be present in this system. In April 2051, the message arrives at its destination, for any potential alien civilisations to hear and decode it.