‘Star Trek’ Technology That You Thought Would Never Exist, But It Does Today

Telepresence

The crew of the Starship Enterprise has access to unique telepresence technology that allows one person to interact with another in such a way that both parties feel as if they are in the exact location. However, they are separated by time and space.

Since its inception in 1966, this technology has become a more common and valuable communication tool in real-life situations. Cisco’s telepresence system, for example, provides an authentic experience by reflecting the surroundings of several users in a videoconference to make it appear as if they’re in the same room.