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Robotics student Gildo Andreoni interacts with a Dexmart robotic hand built at the University of Bologna in the Robotville exhibition at the Science Museum on November 29, 2011 in London, England.

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Robotics student Gildo Andreoni interacts with a Dexmart robotic hand built at the University of Bologna in the Robotville exhibition at the Science Museum on November 29, 2011 in London, England.
Feb 27, 2017

Ever wonder what the future will look like? To find out, the World Economic Forum surveyed more than 800 technology experts and executives.

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Tech Insider put together a video from the survey findings highlighting seven technology tipping points we're expected to reach by the year 2030.

The future will bring robots, robots and more robots, the analysts found. In fact, by 2021, we may even see robot pharmacists.

Watch the video below by Tech Insider to learn more about what the future will look like:

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The internet will also continue to expand, with connection sensors possibly reaching sidewalks and clothing. By 2024, according to 79 percent of survey respondents, internet will come a basic right.

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