At the Futurecom event, specialists from IEEE, the leading organization in technology advancement, talked about the key technological trends for 2025, including AI, digital twins, IoT, and robotics, which are transforming various sectors like economy, industry, health, and safety.
AI and automation can be used to address disasters.
The utilization of technologies for disaster prevention and response has become increasingly crucial due to the rising frequency of extreme weather events. Euclides Chuma, a Unicamp researcher and senior IEEE member, emphasized the significance of AI and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in carrying out essential missions like rescues and fire fighting. Automated vehicles like these are specifically created to function independently, making them well-suited for emergency scenarios.
Chuma also noted the increasing utilization of IoT and 5G-connected sensors to oversee and merge crucial infrastructures like energy and transportation networks.
These technologies are changing how we improve and expand cities, industries, and the environment, leading to increased efficiency and better quality of life,” stated the researcher.
AI ethics and environmental responsibility
Esther Colombini, a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence professor at Unicamp, emphasized the importance of an ethical and inclusive approach when utilizing AI. She highlighted the necessity of using technology to advance sustainability and address worldwide issues.
The AI must serve as a tool for shaping a more equitable and thriving future, with a consistent emphasis on societal welfare,” Colombini stated.
This ethical and sustainable approach to AI demonstrates the increasing dedication of scientists and engineers to utilize technology for the greater good, guaranteeing that progress benefits all individuals equally.
Health advancements using artificial intelligence and digital replication technology.
Digital twin and AI technologies in the health sector are creating high hopes for 2025, revolutionizing medical practices according to Cristiane Pimentel, a UFRB professor and IEEE expert.
Digital twins can be used to simulate health conditions and forecast optimal treatments, benefiting patients and medical professionals.
Cybersecurity in the interconnected global environment.
Cybersecurity is a top priority due to the growing interconnectedness of devices and systems. Marcos Simplicio, a professor at Poli-USP, discussed the challenges of safeguarding data and infrastructure in a world that is becoming more digital. It is important for cybersecurity measures to advance alongside technology in order to provide strong defense against threats and weaknesses.
Industry 4.0 and smart factories are closely related.
Rosa Correa, a researcher at the Vale Technological Institute (ITV), stressed the significance of Industry 4.0 in upgrading industrial manufacturing. She emphasized the necessity of investing in robotics, AI, and automation technologies to develop smart and productive factories. Correa also noted the IEEE’s role in setting standards for these advancements to enhance production efficiency and sustainability.
IEE gains more international acclaim for creative thinkers
The IEEE will raise the Medal of Honor Award value to $2 million in 2025 to honor innovators who have made significant impacts on society, emphasizing the importance of technology for the benefit of humanity.
