Types of Technology

Technology dates back to the primitive era but has vastly improved over the years. Before technology, man relied on simple primitive tools to make life easier. Stones were used in making fires, sticks were used for digging the ground, and so on. The use of these tools required a lot of energyEnergy is the ability to do work. Energy exists in several forms such as heat, kinetic or mechanical energy, light, potential energy, and electrical energy. Units of Energy: The SI unit... More, and also resulted in the wastage of time and resources.

Over the years technology has improved, and advanced technology has led to an increase in productivity, for example, it can take days to dig the ground with a stick compared to minutes using modern farm machines and tools.

We can therefore categorize Technology into Developed and Under-Developed Technology.

1. Developed Technology:

This is the type of technology that makes use of modern methods and the application of science to solve problems. Examples include using airplanes, cars, trains, etc, for transportation.

2. Under-Developed Technology:

This type of technology is the application of indigenousAn indigene is a person, animal, or plant that is native or original to a particular area or region; basically, it refers to someone or something that originates or is naturally... More, or traditional technology, to provide for one’s needs. Examples include using a horse-drawn cart or trekking as a means of transportation or gong as a means of communication.