The 5 Senses

1. Touch

1.1. Online shoppers will feel the quality and flow of a garment by stroking a picture of it on the surface of their phone

1.2. Artisans in developing countries will access new markets by inviting retailers to experience their wares online

1.3. Doctors will be able to provide hands-on examination to patients in remote locations

2. Sight

2.1. Computers will scan medical images to help doctors see problems sooner

2.2. First respondents will use systems that observe action in real time, notice when something is wrong and coordinate a response

2.3. Companies will offer individualized products and services based on the photos you pin. post or share

3. Smell

3.1. Your phone will be able t smell when your getting sick

3.2. Tiny smell sensors can be placed in phones, buildings, cars; almost anywhere

3.3. Sensors will sniff out bacteria in the food supply, preventing outbreaks

4. Hearing

4.1. A baby monitor will tell you why the baby is crying

4.2. Computers will predict mudslides and floods with sensors that hear the tiny movements of mountains

4.3. Sensors can help us hear problems in remote places like waterways

5. Taste

5.1. Cognitive systems will learn to adapt

5.2. Personalized web applications will offer recommendations based on medical needs and flavor preferences

5.3. School lunches will be optimized for kids' palates, making veggie dishes almost as popular as dessert