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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Unveiling the Wonders: Exploring The Museum of the Future in Dubai

Dubai: We went out to see the  "Museum of the Future" and it was mid-August at noon. The August noon is hot and humid in the whole middle east.  The temperature remains very high in summer, and the air feels heavy with moisture. We were full-sweet in 10 min walking to the ADCB Metro station of Dubai Metro.

Dubai's "Museum of the Future" is a special place that shows how things might be in the coming years. It's like a time machine that lets us imagine what life could be like. The museum is in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates.

The "Museum of the Future" is offering something cool called a virtual space shuttle flight. This means you can experience going into space like an astronaut, but it's not real – it's like a really fancy video game. While inside this pretend space shuttle, you can see amazing stuff on screens around you. It's like looking out of a window into space. You might see stars, planets, and the Earth far below. It's like a space adventure without leaving the museum. 

This shuttle takes us to the "OSS Hope Space Station", a space station, named OSS Hope, the same name the United Arab Emirates gave the spacecraft that began orbiting Mars. 
It is 600 km above the Earth. The experience aims at highlighting the possibilities of human space travel in the future and includes Space Shuttle Simulation, Space Station Command Center. It is an imagination that the flight is being taken on 12 Feb 2071, the flight of the future has been preponed. 

The museum's concept is to explore and display new ideas and technologies that could change the way we live, work, and play. It's not like a regular museum with old things; it's a place full of new inventions and cool innovations. These things might make our lives better, help the environment, or even change how we communicate.

The building of the museum is also very unique. It's super modern and looks like it's from the future itself. It's made of metal and glass and has a circular hole in the middle that makes it look like a giant eye. This "eye" is covered with digital screens that can display all sorts of things. The museum has seven floors of exhibits that imagine life in the year 2071.

  • 7th floor - Event Hall
  • 6th Floor - Private
  • 5th Floor - OSS Hope
  • 4th Floor - The HEAL Institute
  • 3rd Floor - Al Waha
  • 2nd Floor - Floor - Tomorrow Today
  • 1st Floor Floor - Future Heros (for ages below 10 years)

  • 7th Floor - Event Hall: This is like a big room where special things happen. It's a place for important meetings, talks, and events. Imagine it as a place where people come together to share exciting ideas and news. NOT open for visitors.
     
  • 6th Floor - Private: This floor is more like a quiet and special area. It's for specific groups or people who want to discuss things in a private and comfortable space, details are not known to the public.  NOT open for visitors. 

  • Fig: Simulator of OSS Hope Station
    5th Floor - OSS Hope: This floor is dedicated to "OSS Hope."The OSS Hope Simulator is an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to experience what it would be like to live and work on the OSS Hope Space Station. The simulator presents visitors with various scenarios that they must solve in order to keep the station running smoothly. The simulator uses augmented reality and virtual reality technology to create a realistic and immersive experience.

    The OSS Hope Simulator is a great way to learn about the future of space exploration and to see how today's technologies could be used to create a sustainable and thriving space colony. It is also a fun and interactive experience that is sure to appeal to people of all ages.

    Here are some of the things that you can do in the OSS Hope Simulator:

    • Navigate the space station and interact with its systems.
    • Solve problems that threaten the station's sustainability.
    • Explore the scientific experiments.
    • Learn about the history of space exploration.
    • Explore the possibilities of future space travel.

    The OSS Hope Simulator is a must-see for anyone interested in the future of space exploration. It is a truly immersive and educational experience that will leave you inspired and excited about the possibilities of what the future holds.

  • Fig: Lab where DNA is preserved 
    4th Floor - The HEAL Institute: The HEAL Institute is an exhibit at the Museum that explores the future of healthcare. It is divided into three parts: The Lab, The Library of Life, and The Observatory.

    • The Lab is where visitors can learn about the latest advances in medical technology, such as gene editing and artificial intelligence. Opens in a new window
    • The Library of Life is a vault that contains the DNA of over 2,000 species of plants and animals. Visitors can use this DNA to create new medicines and treatments.Opens in a new window



    • The Observatory is a greenhouse where visitors can see how plants and animals are being used to heal the environment.Opens in a new window

    The HEAL Institute is a thought lab which is preserving the DNA of living things to recreate. The Amazon rainforest inside the Museum. It is called the "Vault of Life" and it is located on the same 4th floor of the museum.

    Fig: Vault of life - Amazon Rainforest
    The Vault of Life is a digital version of a real piece of the Amazon rainforest in Leticia, Colombia. It uses modern technology to make a super immersive experience, so people feel like they're really inside the rainforest. They make the rainforest come alive using fancy pictures, 3D sounds, and things you can interact with. People can learn about the different plants and animals in the rainforest and the problems they're facing. The Vault of Life reminds us how important the Amazon rainforest is and why we must keep it safe. It also shows us how technology can help make a better world for everyone.

    Fire Resistance Tree: The Fire-Resistant Tree idea is a mix of innovation and nature's strength. This special exhibit at the museum shows a tree that can survive fires, combining nature and technology in a cool way. Among the advanced displays and futuristic setups, the Fire-Resistant Tree shows how we can make progress in a sustainable way.  
    Fig: Fire Resistance Tree


    If the technology is developed fully the benefits of a fire-resistant tree are significant, particularly in areas prone to wildfires or situations where fire risk is high.

    Significant progress has been made in various aspects of research and innovation. Scientists and engineers have been working diligently to design tree species that can withstand fires while maintaining their ecological role. This involves integrating fire-resistant materials, genetic modifications, and advanced tree management techniques.

    While challenges remain, such as maintaining ecological balance and ensuring long-term viability, the development of fire-resistant trees holds promise for mitigating the impact of wildfires and safeguarding natural landscapes

  • 3rd Floor - Al Waha: "Al Waha" means "The Oasis." This floor is for relaxing, restrooms and other amenities are available along with other locked rooms, remaining floor area on this floor is open and attached to the next floor, and not much area has been acquired to use. 

  • 2nd Floor - Tomorrow Today: Tomorrow Today is an exhibit at the Museum of the Future in Dubai that explores near-future technologies that could change our world. It is a showcase of innovations, technologies, and gadgets that could make our lives easier, healthier, and more sustainable.

    The exhibit is divided into six sections:

    • Health and Wellbeing: This section explores how technology can be used to improve our health and well-being. Visitors can learn about new medical treatments, wearable devices, and virtual reality therapies.
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    • Food and Agriculture: This section explores how technology can be used to feed a growing population and make our food system more sustainable. Visitors can learn about new farming techniques, vertical farms, and gene editing.
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    • Fig: Cycle of future
      Cities and Transportation: This section explores how technology can be used to create smarter and more sustainable cities. Visitors can learn about new transportation systems, self-driving cars, and 3D-printed buildings.
    • Energy and Environment: This section explores how technology can be used to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and protect the environment. Visitors can learn about new solar panels, wind turbines, and carbon capture technologies.
    • Education and Learning: This section explores how technology can be used to revolutionize education. Visitors can learn about new virtual reality learning experiences, artificial intelligence tutors, and personalized learning programs.

      "Dark Matter Labs present an affordable, materially regenerative, and civically governed system for 21st-century public housing. They explore a future where housing becomes a piece of civic infrastructure enhanced by bio-economy and distributed digital technologies, similar to blockchain technology. The film and augmented reality interface, accessible from the tablets, allow you to explore this alternative housing model and delve deeper into a design based on concepts of stewardship, digital legal personhood, perpetual bond finance and carbon-positive construction"




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    • Work and Leisure: This section explores how technology can be used to make work more productive and leisure more enjoyable. Visitors can learn about new robots, virtual assistants, and augmented reality games.

    Tomorrow Today is a thought-provoking and inspiring exhibit that offers a glimpse into the future of technology. It is a must-see for anyone interested in how technology can change our world for the better.

  • 1st Floor - Future Heroes (for ages below 10 years): This floor is specially made for young kids, who are like future heroes. It's a fun and interactive area for kids under 10 years old. Imagine it as a playroom filled with things that help kids learn and have a great time.

Inside the museum, you can see things like robots, flying cars, and gadgets that might become a part of our daily lives. It's a bit like a science fiction movie coming to life! People can learn about these futuristic ideas and maybe even get inspired to create new things.

In simple words, the "Museum of the Future" is a place where you can see and learn about amazing new inventions and technologies that might change the world in the years to come. It's like stepping into a glimpse of the future! 




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