Technology

Technology definition may be defined as the sum of any methods, skills, techniques, systems, devices, and processes which are the result of any scientific innovation and can be used for many practical purposes such as goods, services or in any scientific investigation.

The word Technology is taken from the Greek word “Technologia” which is a combination of two words, “Techne” which means art and Logia which means Study of.

History Of Technology:

The history of technology involves historical innovation such as tools and techniques for the betterment of mankind. Stone tools are the first technological innovation, invented nearly two million years ago which is used for chopping purposes. 

Some other technological innovations include fire, shelter, metal tools made up of copper, bronze and iron, wheels, plumbing and many more.

Technological System:

The technological system is also known as the Technology system. It is a system that applies technology by taking an input, changing with respect to the system’s use and producing a desired outcome.

Some Examples of Technology includes:

• Smartphones are a very beneficial invention that is used by all age groups. Through the applications in smartphones, you can monitor your health as well as communicate from one place to another
• Automatic lights are used at night to avoid any fatal accidents
• Ebooks are considered to be pocketbooks that you can read anytime and anywhere
• GPS is a very effective system that is used to locate the location of any person in the world. It also allows you to share your locations with others

Classification Technology:

Technology is making dynamic changes in various sectors and having a profound impact on all businesses. The advancement in technology has classified technology into 8 different types of technologies.

• Communication Technology:

Communication Technology is one of the most common technologies which is used in our daily life. The recent advancement in the sector of communication technology helps us to communicate with each other without any disturbance. Through this technology, we can express emotions, share information and even exchange ideas from any person in the world in very little time and with greater accuracy

• Construction Technology:

Construction technology includes the building of advanced and basic building structures through innovative equipment and methods such as heavy tractors, drilling machines, computer software to design the layout of the buildings, houses and bridges.

With the help of construction technology, we are able to enhance the efficiency of operational activities and avoid the issues of accidents

• Healthcare Technology:

Healthcare technology is the most effective and beneficial type of technology as it mainly concerns health issues and providing a healthy life. These technology areas such as pharmaceuticals and. Biotechnology helps to provide the most effective way to diagnose and treat severe diseases. The major innovation of healthcare technology is MRI machines, CT-Scan, minimally invasive devices and many more. All this equipment made an unforgettable impact on the field of science. Some of the recent developments in healthcare technology include telemedicine, robotic arm, cam pill, electronic health recorder, genome sequencing, real-time PCR, augmented reality and virtual reality

• Educational Technology:

              The main motive of Education technology is to enhance the quality of learning of students by the use of various technological resources. The advancement in the education sector helps students to know about the deeper knowledge and understandings of the subjects. Through smart classrooms, students can evaluate their knowledge. It also helps to learn new languages and subjects with the help of educational materials

• Information Technology:

Information Technology is one of the most important and valuable technologies. This technology consists of software and hardware sets that help to utilise, store and transfer information from one place to another. The information technology sector includes a management information system which is used to plan the management and development of informative tools to enhance the work performance of the workers. Banks also utilise information technology for operating and providing high-quality services to their clients.

Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics technology, and superintelligence are the parts of information technology

• Space Technology:

Space technology is developed by the aerospace sector. Space technology is mainly used in satellites, space exploration and space rockets. Space is an environment that requires special techniques and tools as numerous services such as GPS systems, weather forecasting are dependable on this technology.

Space technology includes space stations, space crafts, satellite and space support equipment

• Business Technology:

Business Technology is mainly associated with the increment in the business. This technology helps to gather data and achieve the goal of the organisation. Business technology consists of hardware and software for enhancing business function and operations

• Agriculture Technology:

Agriculture Technology consists of the equipment and machinery which are used to increase the productivity of farming. This includes tractors, pesticides, fertilisers, soil tilling machines, irrigation systems and many more. At every stage of agriculture, different machines are used. Through the advancements in agriculture technology, farmers can enhance the productivity level of the crops and meet the requirements

Benefits of Technology:

• Helps to increase the productivity of businesses
• Better and easier communication around the world
• Helps to reduce errors and save time
• Allows remote education system
• Easier and cheaper manufacturing of Products
• Faster and convenient transactions and payments
• Helps in Healthcare for developing new cures for severe diseases
• Cloud computing and cloud services
• Innovation of advanced technologies to diagnose the disease at faster rates