Glossary

3D Printing: A form of additive manufacturing where a printer repeatedly prints thin layers of material as it follows computer-assisted drawing instructions to print an entire three-dimensional object.

4D Printing: An enhanced form of 3D printing where material is used that can later change its form and function based on external stimuli.

AI: Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence: A term used to describe when computers and machines mimic human behavior and simulate human intelligence.

Amara’s Law: The theory that we overestimate the impact of technology in the short term and underestimate the effect in the long run.

Augmented Reality: A technology that augments reality. In other words, people might view a hotel and see information ...

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