By DASA Working World Exhibition
DASA Working World Exhibition
Visions of the Past
People have always thought about the future. However, until the 18th century, it was common belief that God had made all important decisions. Since then, the modern concept has prevailed that people can and must shape their own future. Therefore the vision wall shows only a few visions from the Middle Ages and the early modern times, including the title page of the novel "Utopia" by Thomas Morus 1516, which gave the "utopias" their name. The focus of the vision wall is on utopias in the last 150 years.
Utopia (1516) by author: Thomas Morus and CCDASA Working World Exhibition
Title page of the novel "Utopia" by Thomas Morus
Torus (1975) by Source: NASA and Illustrator: Rick GuidiceDASA Working World Exhibition
Some of these visions are still fantasy, like this human settlement in space.
Leave it to Roll-Oh (1940)DASA Working World Exhibition
Even the fully automated household robot remains a vision
Witkar, die niederländische Vision vom Car-Sharing aus dem Jahr 1968 hat sich inzwischen in vielen Großstädten dieser Welt etabliert.
Social Change
Technology is developing from visions and changes society. In the development of new technologies people often had played a subordinate role to the demands of mashines. Today we know every technology has an influence on how we want to develop our society. Data surveys make trends visible. Society is becoming more mobile, digital and diverse.
Megatrends (2018)DASA Working World Exhibition
Industry 4.0
Robots are part of many industries now. Their development into "collaborating robots" is essential for the working world of tomorrow. Instead of working side by side in separate areas, people and machines will share a common workplace in the fu-ture. Modern measuring and control technology make "smart colleagues" possible. However, Industry 4.0 does not describe the current robotics, but wants to characterise the future development of workflows. An important aspect here is networking. The nature of any product becomes transparent and digitally controllable. This changes the role of humans. They essentially observe the processes that are taking place and make decisions.
Robots (2018) by Photo: Samira ZachaeiDASA Working World Exhibition
left to right:
UR 3, lightweight robot, 2017
Manufacturer: Universal Robots, Denmark
DOBOT M1, 2016
Manufacturer: DOBOT, Shenzhen
OT-One S Hood, pipetting robot, 2016
Manufacturer: Opentrons, New York
Heavy-load-drone Papillon (2018) by Robert Reichert and Photo: Andreas WahlbrinkDASA Working World Exhibition
Logistics
Not only the production of goods, but also their transport to customers will play an important role in the logistics of the future. This is already evident in online shopping today. In future, the entire way
from the factory to the consumer digitally will be controlled and monitored. Particular attention will be paid to the areas where selfcontrolling technical systems are used. Autonomous vehicles of all kinds are already the subject of public debate. Objects such as the autonomously flying load drones and self-propelled transport robots make transport of goods more flexible and faster. This raises the question of the human component within the workflow of the service chain.
"Organic Tensegrity" describes the organic design of the components that form the core of the copter frame, as well as the carbon tendons that absorb all the tension in the copter - standing or during a flight.
Taking account of flight duration and flight conditions, 48 kg of cargo (in addition to the total tare weight of 33 kg) can be transported for a period of 30-45 minutes. 90 kg can be kept in the air for 7 - 11 minutes.
Load E-Bike (2018) by Photo: Andreas WahlbrinkDASA Working World Exhibition
Service
In the service industry - and especially in personal services - new business models will emerge. There will be a strong increase in the need for services in terms of household assistance and nursing care services, as well as assistance with complex tasks of daily life. At the same time, digital platforms and agencies placement will enable many people with low skills to offer their work potential on the market as " self-employed". So the technical services will change dramatically, too.
The delivery e-bike refers to the diverse services that are needed directly in the living environment. Such as, cleaning, care or household services as well as shopping.
3D large-format printer Membino 864 Pro by Photo: Andreas WahlbrinkDASA Working World Exhibition
Nowadays technical services, as they are required by the craft of the future, make themselfs out to be more compltex, flexible and mobile. Only those who use new production systems and methods will have a chance in the future.
Knowledge Work
Mobile jobs will become more important. Nevertheless, there will still be permanent offices - if needed and desired. This is the case, for example, where large and com-plex amounts of data have to be clearly displayed. The necessary, particularly com-plex technology must be operated stationary. The transfer of data columns into me-aningful images using programs and algorithms is exciting and fascinating. This task-cluster will make up a large part of the knowledge work in the future. The multi-screen workplace shows how different data streams, coming from different sources, allow different views.
The office on the back (2018) by Photo: Samira ZachaeiDASA Working World Exhibition
Mobile work creates the opportunity to work anywhere in the world.
Sunload Solar Charger Set EnerPlex Packr and MultECon Charger M5 make it possible to quickly recharge the batteries.
Plaza Panorama (2018) by Photo: Andreas WahlbrinkDASA Working World Exhibition
Human Values
Four "people from the future" tell us about themselves and their lives.
In which "values" do they live? What is important in youre life and at work?
Most of all we decide based on our attitudes and values, because these shape our views and expectations: what is a desirable future for some, provides
for the others a threatening scenario. "Technical Progress" is the first thing that comes to mind, when people look to the future. But technology only offers options that may or may not be used. In the end mankind will shape the future.
