Internet of Senses will compete with screen-based experiences by 2030

Ericsson surveyed 46 million early technology adopters

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Ericsson surveyed 46 million early technology adopters

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Consumers expect the Internet of Senses to become a reality by 2030, according to Ericsson's latest ConsumerLab Hot Consumer Trends report.

The idea involves technology interacting with our senses of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch, enabled by AI, VR/AR, 5G and automation.

The survey of 46 million early technology adopters from 15 cities around the world predicted that over the next decade, screen-based experiences will compete with multisensory ones that will be almost inseparable from reality.

The 10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2030 were as follows:

Your brain is the user interface 59 per cent of consumers believe that we will be able to see map routes on VR glasses by simply thinking of a destination

Sounds like me 67 per cent believe they will be able to realistically assume anyone's voice using a microphone

Any flavour you want 45 per cent anticipate a device for your mouth that digitally alters the taste of food

Digital aroma 60 per cent expect to be able to digitally visit locations and experience their natural smells

Total touch 60 per cent expect smartphone screens to convey the shape and texture of digital images

Merged reality 70 per cent predict VR game worlds to be indistinguishable from physical reality

Verified as real 50 per cent predict the end of fake news through the integration of fact checking in news services

Post-privacy consumers 50 per cent are post-privacy consumers who expect privacy issues to be fully resolved

Connected sustainability 60 per cent believe Internet of Senses-based services will make society more environmentally sustainable

Sensational services 45 per cent of consumers anticipate digital malls allowing them to use all five senses when shopping

Dr. Michael Bj rn, head of research agenda at Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab, and co-author of the report, said: We often imagine the future as a linear development from today. But we already need to consider what opportunities and challenges a world where all human senses are digitalised will bring.

For example, it could play a significant role in climate action and carbon footprint reduction. Many activities can be digitalised to reduce their climate impact. You could go to work, go on vacation, and travel the world, all from your home.

Consumers expect concerns about individual privacy in the Internet of Senses to be addressed by the industry. For example, possible public concern that our senses could be manipulated to purchase items or services. People will expect necessary protections and guarantees to be put in place, he added.

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