It’s hard to believe, but healthcare is about to experience another huge shift. In the next 10 years, there will be massive advances in technology and biotech that will change how we access and receive care. Here are five healthcare advances you can expect to become commonplace:

Technology Advances Driving Health Outcomes

1. The dramatic increase in the use of AI

Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a rapid pace, so it’s no surprise that it’s finding its way into healthcare. On the macro scale, AI’s deep learning algorithms are scanning millions of health records to uncover disease trends and the most effective treatments. These will inform hospital and government programs on the best investments they can make to improve public health.

On the personal side, AI will surpass doctors’ ability to detect many diseases. Everything from reading patient x-rays to diagnosing mental health conditions will be done more accurately by machines.

This doesn’t mean we’ll all be replaced by robots, but AI will help free up doctors’ time so they can focus on more complex cases and provide better care.

2. The rise of virtual reality

Virtual reality is already being used for everything from training new surgeons to providing therapy for patients with PTSD, phobias and chronic pain. As the technology improves, it will become a more common approach to care.

One big advance will be using virtual reality as a tool for remote surgery. This will enable surgeons to operate on patients in other parts of the country or even the world. The first successful remote surgery was performed in 2001, but the technology has come a long way since then.

3. Telemedicine will become the norm

Telemedicine is already becoming more popular. In the next decade, it will become commonplace. This is because it’s more convenient and often more affordable than traditional in-person care.

We saw its benefits during the Covid pandemic lockdowns when hospitals were overloaded and in-person visits became risky. Health systems learned basic care could easily be handled remotely via a video call. AI also will begin monitoring these calls to help the doctor gather information like respiration rate, eye dilation, skin conditions and more to help diagnosis.

With advances in technology, you also will be able to consult with specialists from anywhere in the world and receive a broader spectrum of care. All without ever leaving your home.

Biotech Advances will Bring Care to the Genetic Level

4. Genetic sequencing of patients

The use of cutting-edge technology such as genetic sequencing and machine-learning algorithms allows researchers to gain new insights into diseases and create innovative treatments that were not previously possible. For example, through advanced sequencing techniques, doctors can now better understand how and why certain individuals are more prone to certain diseases.

5. Personalized medicines

Armed with with this knowledge, doctors will tailor treatments to a patient’s unique genetic profile, resulting in improved outcomes and reduced side effects. The potential benefits of these targeted therapies are wide-ranging, from new treatment options for rare diseases to more effective cancer prevention strategies.

Additionally, there has been much progress made in developing new diagnostic tools that can help clinicians better identify risk factors and disease markers, allowing them to provide a more targeted approach to care.

Overall, it is clear that technology and biotech advancements will continue to drive dramatic improvements in the healthcare landscape in the years ahead. These advances will not only make healthcare more effective and efficient, but also more accessible and affordable for everyone.

There’s a manufacturing giant in town, and it goes by the name of Tesla Gigafactory. This behemoth is a testament to the power of modern technology and robotics. With it, Elon Musk has shown that we are entering into a new age of automation. His factories utilize a host of cutting-edge robotics, all working together to create something amazing. 

What does this mean for the future? Will we see more factories like this one, and will automation take over other industries as well? 

Huge Facilities Drive Rising Output

About 5.3 million square feet of manufacturing and office space is housed at Tesla’s Fremont, California location. It has the potential to output 600,000 EVs, while the company’s Shanghai plant can reach about 1 million vehicles. These two factories, among the eight Tesla factories around the world, are currently the main manufacturing plants for the company.

But these large footprints are just the start. The real difference-maker is the number of robots working inside.

We’re not talking about a dozen or so bots here. Tesla has 700 cutting-edge robots on the factory floor in each of its two main plants. With this level of automation, it’s no wonder its Gigafactories have the potential to produce more cars with fewer people than traditional car manufacturers. 

Level of Automation Sets Tesla Apart

As a newcomer to the entrenched automobile industry, Elon Musk approached automation as a blank slate. His goal from the start was to build the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world. 

Compare this to automakers with over a century of legacy manufacturing investment in facilities, processes, and labor. These can hold them back from making major leaps and investments into future technologies. 

The level of automation employed by Tesla is what sets it apart from its competitors. Other automakers are quickly playing catch-up in the EV production war. One-by-one you see them announce huge investments in electric vehicle design and production. But they have a long way to go to reach the scale and efficiency of Tesla’s highly automated Gigafactories.

Elon Musk noted during Tesla’s Q1 2021 earnings call:

“A lot will think of Tesla as a car company or as an energy company. I think long term, people will think of Tesla as much as an AI robotics company as we are a car company or an energy company.”

This is the future of manufacturing, and it’s only going to become more commonplace in the years to come.

What Does it Mean for The Future of Work?

More robots mean less need for human labor. But we’re a long way off from a self-sustaining factory that, anecdotally, needs only one person to make sure the electricity keeps flowing! 

This revolution will force us to challenge our outdated views of what work means and the hours we spend doing it. 

We’re on the cusp of a new age of automation, and it’s one that will change the way we work forever. Thanks to companies like Tesla, we’re moving closer to a future where robots, AI and humans will be highly efficient and effective partners in the workplace.