In pictures: 9 big technology achievements of 2015
Reuters / December 30, 2015 |
The year 2015 was a big year for the technology industry - phones became smarter (even not-so-expensive ones), drones moved from sci-fi to e-commerce industry and more. As the year ends, here's capturing in pictures some of the biggest technology feats of the year.
These innovations not only made an impact this year, but will also shape technology trends in 2016 and ahead.
These innovations not only made an impact this year, but will also shape technology trends in 2016 and ahead.
1. Robots can smile
December 30, 2015 |
A humanoid robot named "Yangyang" shows a facial expression during its demonstration at the Global Mobile Internet Conference in Beijing, China, April 29, 2015. The android was produced jointly by China's Shanghai Yangyang Intelligent Robot Science Service center and Japanese professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, with the aim of popularizing robotics among the young.
2. Drones fly high
December 30, 2015 |
Drones fly in synchronization above attending conference-goers as they dine outside along the ocean during the opening remarks at the beginning of the Wall Street Journal Digital Live conference in Laguna Beach, California October 19, 2015.
3. This robot can cook for you
December 30, 2015 |
A robot in the Robotic Kitchen prototype created by Moley Robotics cooks a crab soup at the company's booth at the world's largest industrial technology fair, the Hannover Messe, in Hanover, Germany April 13, 2015.
4. Robot joins Apple fanboys
December 30, 2015 |
Brianna Lempesis, from San Diego, appears on a video screen on her "Beam" robot, while waiting in line to purchase an iPhone 6S at the Apple store in Palo Alto, California September 25, 2015. Lempesis made the purchase via the screen and the phone was attached to a hook on the robot.
5. Google shows off its car
December 30, 2015 |
A prototype of Google's own self-driving vehicle is seen during a media preview of Google's current autonomous vehicles in Mountain View, California September 29, 2015.
6. Samsung joins VR race
December 30, 2015 |
Guests use Gear VR virtual reality headsets, made by Oculus and Samsung Electronics, during a preview session in Hollywood, California September 24, 2015.
7. The Big Freeze with Nikon
December 30, 2015 |
Jacob and Ester Fu jump in the Nikon 360 Degree Project during the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada January 6, 2015. The project uses images taken from 48 Nikon D750 cameras to create 360-degree frozen moments and slow motion captures in 5K resolution.
8. 3D printed robotic prosthetic hand
December 30, 2015 |
A man shakes hands with a robotic prosthetic hand in the Intel booth at the International Consumer Electronics show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada January 6, 2015.
9. World's first 3D-printed transparent violin
December 30, 2015 |
French engineer and professional violinist Laurent Bernadac plays the "3Dvarius", a 3D printed violin made of transparent resin, during an interview with Reuters in Paris, France, September 11, 2015
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