GPN 13 Disruptive Technology

What is disruptive technology?

• Technology that is annoying

• Innovations that significantly alter societal operations

• Technology that increases social friction

• Technology that is loud when it is in operation

What was the impact of drones at Gatwick airport in December 2019? (3 are fake!)

• 38 people were arrested

• 31 people were injured

• Flights were shut down for 30 hours

• 38 million was lost in revenue

In which country were 20 people arrested for flying drones near an airport in November 2020?

• USA

• Singapore

• UK

• Australia

Why do governments worry about unregulated use of drones?

• Poor steering of drones by child-users

• Terrorism implications

• Increased use of power supplies

• Bird-strike mid-air

Which aeronautics producer is using 3D printing to make parts lighter and therefore more fuel efficient?

• Boeing

• Airbus

What is one of the challenges with 3D printing?

• Equipment is large so space needed

• Intellectual property issues

• High cost

• Slow production

Which organization used drones for delivering aid after natural disasters?

• WHO

• UNICEF

• Red Cross

• NASA

What is one of the benefits of 3D printing for amputees?

• Longer-lasting prostheses

• Cheaper and personalized prostheses

• More standardised prostheses

• Reduction in friction sores

Which company uses 3D printing to produce shoes?

• Nike

• Adidas

• Puma

• Reebok

Which government has expressed concerns about 3D printing reducing the effectiveness of school metal detectors?

• Singapore

• USA

• Switzerland

• Britain