Science fiction books, movies, games, TV shows and other media have long been home to amazing technology. Many of these ideas can serve as inspiration for today s scientists, but just how close are we to the real-life versions? In this feature, we look at ten of the best examples and rate the chances of their arrival within the next 30 years.
The Holodeck (Star Trek)
Here in the next 30 years? Score: 0/10
As Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons famously put it: I d like an hour on the holodeck with Seven of Nine. Futuristic virtual reality experiences appear in many works of fiction, though few are as well-known or fantastic as Star Trek s Holodeck.