Aside from the general statements made about technology these days, it's nice to look specifically at the top engineering achievements of the year. With an infographic like this, it makes it possible to really take measurements of how far science and technology have come in the last twelve months.
Then again, some of these projects have probably taken more than a year to develop and simply came to fruition in their final stages last year. Nevertheless, there are some interesting breakthroughs. One of the past year's top engineering achievements was by way of Zac Vawter and his mind controlled prosthetic leg. Prosthetic limbs aren't new, but Zac climbed 103 floors on his leg.
And then there was Mars. In 2012, one of the biggest achievements for engineering was landing Curiosity safely on the surface of Mars.
Annual Tech Breakthrough Infographics
This Chart Breaks Down 2012's Top Engineering Achievements
Trend Themes
1. Engineering Breakthroughs - New engineering feats continue to push the boundaries in various industries, from healthcare to space exploration.
2. Mind-controlled Prosthetics - Advancements in mind-controlled prosthetics are offering innovative solutions for individuals with disabilities, presenting disruptive opportunities in the healthcare industry.
3. Space Exploration Technology - As space exploration continues to be a focus, the development of new technology offers disruptive potential for the aerospace industry and beyond.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Innovations in mind-controlled prosthetics offer new disruptive opportunities in the healthcare industry for individuals with disabilities.
2. Aerospace - The development of new technology for space exploration offers disruptive potential and opportunities within the aerospace industry and beyond.
3. Technology - Advancements in engineering continue to drive innovation and growth across various technology industries.