The future of our 5 senses

1. Smell

1.1. Our phone will be able to tell when we are getting sick

1.2. Computers will have a sense of smell

1.3. Cognitive computing systems will be able to not only recognize odors, but place them in context to draw conclusions and take action

2. Sight

2.1. Computers will be able to not only look at images, but understand them.

2.2. Companies will offer individualized products based on what you pin, share, etc.

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

3. Taste

3.1. Computers will know what you like to eat better than you do

3.2. Web applications will offer recommendations based on our medical needs

3.3. School lunches will be optimized for kids to like the vegies like they like their desserts.

4. Hearing

4.1. Computers will hear what matters

4.2. A baby monitor will tell when your baby is crying

4.3. Phones will help us sense moods by detecting emotions in our vocal patterns

5. Touch

5.1. You will be able to touch through your phone

5.2. The surface of everyday objects form a microscopic landscape of nearly endless variety

5.3. Online shoppers will feel the quality and flow of what they are buying