Lit Senses

1. Smell

1.1. Our phones will be able to smell when we are getting sick.

1.2. Sensors will snigg out bacteria in the food supply.

1.3. Healthcare facilities will be instrumented with sensors to detect infections.

2. Hearing

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

2.2. Computers will predict mudslides and floods with sensors that hear the tiny movements of a mountain.

2.3. Sensors can help us hear problems in remote places, like mountains and waterways.

3. Touch

3.1. We will be able to combine touch with other senses to determine things and state of people.

3.2. Doctors will be able to provide hands-on examinations to patients in remote locations.

3.3. We will be able to feel the quality of objects through electronics.

4. Sight

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

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

4.3. Computers will offer individualized products and services based on the photos you pin, post, or share.

5. Taste

5.1. Websites will offer recommendations based on our medical needs and flavor preferences.

5.2. School lunches will be adapted or kids plates making veggie dishes as popular as dessert.

5.3. Recipes will automatically adapt to incorporate local, seasonal ingredients making agriculture more sustainable.