Overview
Light Detection and Ranging — a remote sensing method using laser light to measure distances and map environments.
More in Emerging Technologies
AI-Generated Content
Bio & MaterialsText, images, audio, video, and code created by artificial intelligence systems, raising questions about authenticity, intellectual property, and the future of creative work.
Brain-Computer Interface
Extended RealityA direct communication pathway between the brain's electrical activity and an external computing device.
Graphene
Sustainability TechA single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice with extraordinary electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties.
Deepfake
Bio & MaterialsAI-generated synthetic media where a person's likeness is convincingly replaced or manipulated in images or videos.
AI Copilot
AI FrontiersAn AI assistant embedded in software applications that helps users complete tasks through suggestions and automation.
Programmable Matter
Bio & MaterialsMaterials engineered to change their physical properties such as shape, density, or conductivity in response to external stimuli or programmatic instructions.
Verifiable Credentials
Next-Gen ComputingDigitally signed credentials that can be cryptographically verified without contacting the issuer.
Foundation Model
AI FrontiersA large AI model trained on broad data that can be adapted to a wide range of downstream tasks.