Technology has continued to have a major impact on our lives over the past few decades. Today, there are many different technologies that help to make our lives more efficient and give us more forms of entertainment. Among the benefits that come with this type of technology is the ability to make our society safer.
There are several types of trending technology in particular that help to make society safer and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
Car Ignition System Control
One trending technology that is continuing to have a major impact on the safety of the roads today is an interlock ignition system. When someone has an interlock ignition system installed in their car, the car will not be able to turn on until certain requirements are met. The most common way that these systems are used and controlled today is to limit driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. If someone has been convicted of this crime in the past, they are often required to have this tool installed in their car. Some auto insurance providers also will give a discount to drivers if they have this system installed as it reduces accident risk.
Instructional Videos Online
Another technology that can make us all safer is online instructional videos, which can be used to learn more about proper driving techniques as well as how to do other things with more caution and preparedness. One great option today is a cartoon video for learning, which is able to provide training in a friendly and oftentimes entertaining manner. Digital animation is often more cost-effective than live-action videos, given its lower production value.
Talking Cars
For the past few decades, cars have continued to become safer to drive than they were in the past. While cars are safer, manufacturers are continuing to unveil new technology that could make them even safer in the coming years. As cars become smarter and capable of self-driving at scale, they will be able to start communicating with each other. This communication will include telling other cars exactly where they are located. This could then be used to help cars avoid crashing into each other. This data could also have a great impact on traffic patterns, which could make society more efficient as well as less time will be spent in traffic jams.
Acoustic Gunshot Detector
Gun violence continues to be a major problem all over the country. While gun violence is difficult to control in any situation, one of the bigger issues is that it is hard for first responders to get to the scene of the crime fast enough. Today, there is a new acoustic gunshot detection system technology that could be used to immediately detect the precise location of where a gunshot came from. This technology is starting to roll out in cities all over the world, which could get law enforcement find criminals faster than ever before.
Forest Fire Warning
Forest fires across California have been very concerning over the past few years. Today, there are new technologies being developed that could help to provide earlier warning to first responders and people in the area if a forest fire is developing. This technology will utilize disposable wireless sensors that will be able to identify when smoke is developing in an area. This could help prevent the growth of a forest fire, which could save lives.
While there is always potential for technology to be used to cause harm to society, the trend so far suggests it is more likely to be used to make things better. This is certainly true for improving safety, something most people will agree is a great use of modern technology.
