PowerPoint Presentation
prof Richard CleggMANAGING DIRECTORlloyds register
foundation
FIRST TO BE 2ND The application of emerging technologies to
saving lives at sea
FIRST TO BE 2ND The application of emerging technologies to
saving lives at sea RNLI & LRF share similar aims hence the
title of the talk
Saving lives at sea
Enhancing safety of life and property
RNLI wont invent or discover the emerging technologies in this
talk
RNLI will be interested though on their innovative
applications
Hence this talks title First to be 2nd what does it mean? FIRST
TO BE 2ND
background material
Looking backwards looking forwards Past generations couldnt have
imagined the technology-enabled world we live in today.Things we
take for granted today would be unbelievable.Likewise, can we begin
to envisage what the future will look like ourselves? source:
internet
Past generations couldnt have imagined the technology-enabled
world we live in today. Things we take for granted today would be
unbelievable Likewise, can we begin to envisage what the future
will look like ourselves?
connecting the dotsYou can't connect the dots looking forward;
you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust
that the dots will somehow connect in your future. steve
jobssource: internet
So, in this presentation Im going to paint a picture of the
future with the dots being emerging technologies. Im going to
connect these dots to sketch a picture of what the RNLI system of
the future might look like.
think of this talk as a concept car
source: internet
Think about this picture like a concept car. It probably wont
exist, but elements of it might end up in production.
TEChNOLOGY dotsbig datananotechnologyadvanced
maNufacturingrobots and autonomous systemshuman augmentation
The technology dots Im going to look at are shown here: they are
big data, nanotechnology, 3D printing (advanced manufacturing),
robotics and autonomous systems, and human augmentation. For each
technology I shall describe what it is, what it will be capable of,
and speculate what its impact might be on the future design, build
and operation of RNLI systems
TEChNOLOGY dot 1big data
big data what is it? Extremely large data sets that can be
analysed computationally to find patterns, trends, and associations
that can be used to provide insights and make predictions.
What is it? Extremely large data sets that can be analysed
computationally to find patterns, trends, and associations that can
be used to provide insights and make predictions.
Social media Retail store cards Crime prediction and Fraud
detection Financial services Healthcare Transport aerospace and
automotivebluetoothbig data IN ACTION
Examples of big data in action: Social media Retail store cards
Crime prediction and Fraud detection Financial services Healthcare
Transport aerospace and automotive
big datahow much data is there in the world? All words ever
spoken by humans on planet earth 5EB
5 EB All words ever spoken by humans on planet earth
big datahow much data is there in the world? Size of the Digital
Universe by 2020
increase from 4.4ZB in 2014 44zb
44 ZB Size of the Digital Universe by 2020 increase from 4.4ZB
in 2014
big datahow much data is there in the world? world data created
in past 2 years 90%
90% Of all data in world created in past 2 years
60%big datahow much data is there in the world? In 2013 mature
markets represented 60% of the digital universe.
By 2020 it will swing to 60% developing markets
60% In 2013 mature markets represented 60% of the digital
universe. By 2020 it will swing to 60% developing markets
21%big datahow much data is there in the world? Data in Digital
Universe from embedded systems by 2020
up from 8% in 2014
21% Data in Digital Universe from embedded systems by 2020 up
from 8% in 2014
storing 4.4zb of information would take:140 billion 32gb
iPads
with that many iPads we could build a mountain that is 61 times
higher than mount fuji.mt. fuji 3,776mmt. iPad 231,000m
storing 4.4zb of information would take:140 billion 32gb
iPadswith that many iPads we could build a mountain that is 61
times higher than mount fuji.
Enhanced safety through improved asset performance, maintenance,
reliability etc.
Man out of the loop reducing human exposure to hazards and
risks
Early warning prediction of failures
Feedback into enhanced engineering design Big data Maritime
impactdata-centric engineering
Enhanced safety through improved asset performance, maintenance,
reliability etc. Man out of the loop saving human exposure to
hazards and risks Early warning, prediction of failures Feedback
into enhanced engineering design
Alert Locating Monitor shipsPrediction Casualty Information
Local conditions Design improvement BIG DATA How could this impact
the RNLI?
BIG DATA How could this impact the RNLI?Alert Request for help.
Could be from a mobile device, a radio, flares. Big data will allow
the need for help to be identified quickly and efficiently.
Locating This relates to how the individual(s) are located. This
could be via mobile phone tracking, feedback from public or search
drones. Monitor ships As sensing becomes more ubiquitous it will be
possible to monitor all ship structure and systems to to assess
their condition. This could result in advance warning of
maintenance or if the sea conditions are too hazardous for
continued operation. Prediction Collation of different data sources
to understand where rescues are likely to be needed and when. Could
include rescue statistics, weather statistics and predictions,
recreational use by season, marine traffic, etc. Casualty
Information Gather information on the casualty from facebook
profile, medical records, medical condition via smart watch, etc.
All this data becomes available for the rescuers Local conditions
The conditions in the area of the rescue can be known in advance to
ensure that the appropriate resources are used and risk mitigation
in place. Design improvement The collection of monitoring data
combined with predicted future use can lead to changes in future
design to improve on current models.
TEChNOLOGY dot 2Nanotechnology
The science of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular
scale.NANOtechnologywhat is it?
Nanotechnology What is it? The science of manipulating materials
on an atomic or molecular scale
nanometre length scale
0.11101,00010,000100,0001,000,00010,000,000100,000,000100waterglucoseantibodyvirusbacteriacancer
cellpencil tiptennis ball
10 hydrogen atoms in a linecan be seen by a human eyehuman
hair
source: internet
discuss nanotechnology chart
How small is Nano? its like looking at an eye of a fly 2000km
from space
VIDEO Engineering at the nanometre scale with respect to a metre
length is the equivalent of being able to see the eye of a fly from
2,000km in space
1,600 year old Roman Lycergus Cup
source: internet
discuss lycergus cup
Implications of nanotechnology
Ubiquitous sensors miniaturisation of sensor technologySmart
materials lighter, stronger materials with designer propertiesQA
and traceability of nanoparticles in the supply chainEnergy storage
Powered for life devices and systemsBig Data and Machine Data
Ubiquitous sensors miniaturisation of sensor technology Smart
materials lighter, stronger materials with designer properties QA
and traceability of nanoparticles in the supply chainEnergy storage
Powered for life devices and systemsBig Data and Machine Data
Self cleaning glass Can allow materials to change shape or
propertiesCan imitate nature to achieve propertiesDevelop
ubiquitous sensors nanotechnology IN ACTION
nanotechnology in action Self cleaning glass Can allow materials
to change shape or properties Can imitate nature to achieve
properties Develop ubiquitous sensors
Our ultimate goal is to make a filter device that allows a glass
of drinkable water made from seawater after a few minutes of hand
pumping. We are not there yet but this is no longer science
fiction. Prof Sir Andre Geimwinner of Nobel Prize for his work on
Graphene graphenesource: internet
discuss water filter concept?
Protective Graphene Paint impermeable and chemically stable
glass Petri dish covered with graphene paint can be used for HF
brick becomes impermeable to water and everything in
industrial-scale trials to improve zinc-based anti-corrosion
paint
Su et al, Nature Commun 2014
Protective Graphene Paint - impermeable and chemically stable
glass Petri dish covered with graphene paint can be used for HF
brick becomes impermeable to water and everything in
industrial-scale trials to improve zinc-based anticorrosion
paint
shape changers sensorsenergy storagebiological inspirationself
healing coatingsreducing environmental impactnanotechnology How
could this impact the RNLI?
Shape changers Nanotechnology may allow materials to physically
alter. Consider the hull of a ship which optimises itself for the
wave conditions and speed.
Sensors Nanotechnology allows sensor miniaturisation with
enhanced abilities including the potential to not only sense but be
self powered and able to communicate. Such sensors can be used to
monitor almost anything ranging from the health of an individual to
the condition of a hull or equipment
Energy storage Nanotechnology is enabling giant leaks in the
development of energy storage such as batteries. Future batteries
will hold significantly more power, be able to provide energy as
required for longer periods of time and be simple and quick to
recharge.
Biological inspiration The natural world has had many millions
of years to find solutions to the problems we face. One example is
shark skins which reduce drag in the water as used by swimmers. The
applications of such technologies to the exterior of RNLI vessels
will make them faster and more efficient.
Self healing A number of materials have and continue to be
developed where nanotechnology within them initiates a healing
process when damage occurs, equivalent in many ways to how our own
bodies heal it we cut ourselves or break a bone. These will allow
ships to remain safe and in service for longer periods of time.
COATINGS
REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
TEChNOLOGY dot 3advanced manufacturing
advanced manufacturing what is it?Novel methods of making things
that differ from traditional manufacturing. Examples include
additive manufacturing and 3D printing where items are built up one
layer at a time.
advanced manufacturing what is it?Novel methods of making things
that differ from traditional manufacturing. Examples include
additive manufacturing and 3D printing where items are built up one
layer at a time.
innovative designsnew materialspartsreduced supply
chainsAdvanced manufacturing in action
Innovative Designs The design of products has been restricted by
computer power and conventional manufacturing technologies. New
manufacturing technologies remove these limits and allow engineers
to design in ways that were not previously possible allowing safer,
stronger, lighter, more efficient items to be made that can
incorporate sensors.
New materials New manufacturing technologies allow new materials
to be manufactured. The production of shark-skin coatings for
example could not be possible without new manufacturing
technologies.
PartsParts can be manufactured on demand with new technologies
at RNLI sites or potentially on board rescue boats. Today whole
aircraft drones can be made by 3D printing but this will advance
further very quickly.
Reduced Supply ChainsThe many parts required for rescue
equipment and assets come from around the world. There a
significant lead times associated with manufacture, transportation
and delivery which can be reduced if manufactured locally.
source: internet
unique designspoint-of-use manufacturingreduced reliance on
global supply chainsAdvanced manufacturingHow could this impact the
RNLI?
Unique Designs
Point of use manufacturing
Reduced reliance on global supply chains
TEChNOLOGY dot 4Robotics and autonomous systems
Systems that are able to perceive their environment and control
their own actions.Robotics and autonomous systems what is it?
Robotics and autonomous systems what is it?
Systems that are able to perceive their environment and control
their own actions.
Surgery Driverless cars unmanned systems SubmersiblesRobotics
and autonomous systems in action
Robotics and autonomous systems in action
Surgery Driverless cars Drones Submersibles
source: internet
Searchers Data gatherers First assistRobotics and autonomous
systems How could this impact the RNLI?
Searchers Flying, floating or submersible autonomous systems
that locate the incident and feed back information to rescuers but
also allow for coordination during a rescue.
Data gatherers Assets that gather data on weather and sea
conditions and also receive emergency requests. Also act as a
communication network. These can range from satellites to floating
installations at sea.
First assist Autonomous systems that are first on the scene and
provide emergency assistance such as providing flotation devices,
first aid kits, etc.
TEChNOLOGY dot 5human augmentation
Technologies that enhance human productivity or capability.
Human Augmentation what is it?
Human Augmentation - what is it?
Technologies that enhance human productivity or capability.
human augmentation IN ACTIONAssimilation and visualisation of
vast amounts of data Create a seamless human-system interface
Increase individuals physical capabilities Allow delicate physical
robotic feedback
human augmentation what will it enable?Assimilation and
visualisation of vast amounts of data Create a seamless
human-system interface Increase individuals physical capabilities
Allow delicate physical robotic feedback
source: internet
warning: this video contains graphic material
Protective Graphene Paint - impermeable and chemically stable
glass Petri dish covered with graphene paint can be used for HF
brick becomes impermeable to water and everything in
industrial-scale trials to improve zinc-based anticorrosion
paint
ENHANCE the individualaugmented realitygesture control first aid
hapticshuman augmentationHow could this impact the RNLI?
ENHANCE the individual This technology, when fitted to RNLI
rescue teams, will permit superhuman feats such making lifting
easier on the back or even lifting greater loads than possible,
jumping greater distances, running faster, etc. This will reduce
the risks to individuals and extend what they are able to do.
Augmented reality As we link together ever more data it needs to
be assimilated and presented to the user in helpful way. Augmented
reality could provide details about the individual or ship that is
in difficulty, update their status, how to find them, where they
are when not visible with the human eye, etc.
Gesture control Operating the rescue vessel, equipment or
robotic assets or launching drones could be controlled via gesture
control which makes the human-system interface fluent and
intuitive.
First aid haptics Medical attention often needs to wait until
the patient is ashore. Haptics is the interface between robots and
humans where there is physical feedback from the robot to the human
in order to provide sensation.
connecting the technology dots
connecting the technology dots the RNLI of the future
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prof Richard CleggManaging Director Lloyds Register
Foundation
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