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Increased accessibility through robotics to museums and countless other places is no longer a dream of the future, it's a reality in many large institutions. The challenge now is to translate these advances for use by the masses.

Telepresence robots make museums accessible to everyone.

Integration is happening on the technical side to provide seamless access to information no matter what format or under whose domain it might fall. Can integration be achieved -- or should it -- among the audiences of these different but related types of institutions/collections?

$100/month membership-based workshops filled with otherwise inaccessible and often hugely expensive machinery, such as CNC mills, 3D printers and laser cutters. populated by people whose skills in computed-aided design and access to new materials is changing the world of manufacturing Perhaps, as has been suggested, the greatest opportunity for small scale manufacturing is in the developing world. But can Tech Shop be replicated in regions that aren't flush with people who have sizable disposable incomes?

Every electric vehicle will need to have access to a charging station within its driving range. Charging stations will have to be distributed differently from gas stations.

Surprisingly, few are talking about what could be the biggest user experience story of 2014: The introduction of the Disney Magic Band. Once activated, park Guests use the Magic Band to gain access to the park, get in priority queues for the attractions, pay for their purchases at the concession stands, and even get into their hotel room.

New apps to reach people with autism

Another great example of a museum serving visitors with autism.