Human-like robots, Web3, AI, meta-world, quantum technologies: Top 10 technology trends for 2023

What to expect in the world of information technology next year? What will be the important IT trends of 2023? What should business leaders be prepared to do to keep up with market demands?

Forbes magazine has highlighted the top IT trends of 2023.

AI will be everywhere

In 2023, AI will be everywhere. It will allow businesses to create smarter products and services. This trend can already be seen in the retail market today. Contactless, autonomous shopping and delivery will also be on trend in 2023, moreover, AI will make it easier for consumers to pay for and receive goods and services.

Metaverse will partially become real

Experts predict that the metaverse will add $5 trillion to the global economy in 2030, and 2023 will be the year that will determine which direction the metaverse will take in the next decade. Augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies will continue to evolve. Microsoft and Nvidia are already developing meta-universe platforms to collaborate on digital projects.

Companies are already using meta-universe technologies such as AR and VR for training and new employee integration processes, among other things, a trend that will accelerate in 2023.

Accenture has already created such an environment called Nth Floor, where new and current employees can perform HR-related tasks without having to be physically present in the office.

Web3 progress

Blockchain technology will also continue to advance in 2023, with more companies creating decentralized products and services.

Non-exchangeable tokens (NFTs) will become more convenient and practical in the new year. NFTs can become the keys we use for many of the digital products and services we buy.

Connecting the digital and physical worlds

The bridge between the digital and physical worlds is already visible, a trend that will continue in 2023. This merger has two components – digital twin technology and 3D printing.

Digital twins are virtual simulations of real-world processes, functions, or goods that can be used to test new ideas in a safe digital environment. Designers and engineers use digital twins to recreate physical objects in virtual worlds so they can experiment in every possible environment, without the high cost of real-world experiments. In 2023, we'll see more digital twins – in the fields of factories and machines, automotive manufacturing, and precision health care.

After experimenting in the virtual world, engineers will be able to tweak and edit components and then create them in the real world using 3D printing technology.

Nature will become more editable

We will live in a world where we will be able to make changes to materials, plants, and even the human body by editing them. Nanotechnology will allow us to create materials with entirely new properties, such as water resistance and the ability to self-repair.

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology has been around for several years, but in 2023 its development will accelerate so that we can edit human nature by altering DNA. Genetic editing can be used to correct DNA mutations and solve a range of health problems.

Quantum progress

Today, the world is in a race to develop quantum technologies. Based on these technologies computers will be created that run a trillion times faster than the fastest traditional modern processors. By the way, the world's first portable quantum computers are already being sold in Japan.

Progress in green technology

One of humanity's great challenges is carbon emissions, which must be kept to a minimum to overcome the climate crisis. In 2023, further progress will be made in green hydrogen, a new source of clean energy with almost zero greenhouse gas emissions. Shell and RWE, two major European energy companies, are already building the first major green pipeline from wind farms in the North Sea.

Robots will become more human-like

In 2023, robots will become even more human-like, both in appearance and ability. These robots will be used in the real world as greeters, bartenders, doormen, and attendants for the elderly. They will also perform complex tasks in warehouses and factories.

At least one company is already working on a humanoid robot that will help people with everyday tasks. At the Tesla AI Day event in September 2022, Elon Musk presented two prototypes of Optimus humanoid robots, saying that the company will be ready to take orders within the next 3-5 years. The robot can perform simple tasks such as lifting things and watering plants, so it is likely that people will soon be able to get robotic servants.

Progress in autonomous systems

Business leaders will continue to make strides in creating autonomous systems, particularly in shipping and logistics. Many factories and warehouses have already become partially or fully autonomous. In 2023, the world will see more self-driving trucks and ships and delivery robots, with even more warehouses and factories adopting autonomous technology.

More sustainable technology

Ultimately, 2023 will also be the year that sustainable technology is encouraged. And next year, there will be efforts to increase supply chain transparency as consumers demand that the goods and services they use and invest in be energy efficient and backed by more sustainable technology.