This document discusses how emerging technologies like drones, 3D printing, and quantum computing could benefit sectors in Ethiopia. It outlines potential applications of drones in disaster response and agriculture through tasks like damage assessment, spraying, and livestock monitoring. 3D printing could aid manufacturing, healthcare, education, and agriculture. Quantum computing may enhance business operations, resource allocation, and weather forecasting in agriculture. Challenges include costs, integration issues, and security and environmental risks to scaling up these technologies.

1. How different sectors in Ethiopia could
benefit from the integration of drone
technology, 3D printing, and quantum
computing
Emerging Technologies Presentation
Group Members:
1. Nathnael Solomon (ID: UGR/5236/15)
2. Samuel Aragaw (ID: UGR/9454/15)
3. Abel Getu (ID: UGR/5995/15)
4. Getachew Tilahun (ID: UGR/3934/15)
5. Bekalu Bimrew (ID: UGR/9552/15)

2. Drone Technology and
Disaster response
• A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle that is generally
piloted remotely by a human or autonomously by onboard
computers.
• Delivery drone shave been around for quite sometime now
but still haven’t really been used in Ethiopia. Delivery
drones could provide faster shipment of small packages.
• Drones have also emerged as a valuable tool in disaster
response owing to their ability to efficiently navigate hard-
to-reach areas.
• The potential of drones in disaster response has gained
significant attention in Saudi Arabia due to the country’s
vulnerability to disasters, such as floods, sandstorms, and
earthquakes. These drones could also be used in Ethiopia.
• This technology will enable emergency responders to
quickly evaluate the extent of damage, assess potential
risks, and coordinate their response efforts.
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3. Using Drones to
improve Agricultural
yields
• Drones could help improve agricultural
yields by spraying pesticides and fertilizers
more effectively.
• Drones equipped with sensors that can scan
crops using visible and near-infrared light
can be used to track crop health over time.
• Drones with thermal cameras can be used
to track, inspect, and monitor livestock from
multiple angles saving Ethiopian farmers
time and energy.

4. Additional Uses and Possible Issues
• Drones will also help Ethiopia expand
telecommunication services by quickly
inspecting and mapping telecommunication
infrastructure then identify maintenance needs,
gaps in service, and locations for expansion.
• Drones could also be deployed to monitor
transport infrastructure such as highways, rail
lines, and airports.
• The cost of drones and related infrastructure
may be prohibitive, especially initially.
• The integration of drones in disaster response
will bring up critical concerns related to safety,
privacy, and security.
• The use of drones in densely populated areas
can pose potential privacy law violations, and
there is always a risk of accidents or malicious
use.

5. 3D Printing
• 3D printing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital
file.
• 3D printing involves building up successive layers of material until the object is
created.
• 3D printing enables quick and cost-effective prototyping of new products, allowing
businesses to refine designs before mass production.
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6. Applications of 3D printing in Ethiopia
• Business: Businesses can offer personalized or customized merchandise, enhancing customer
experiences and brand loyalty.
• Healthcare: production of customized and affordable prosthetics, bioprinting of tissues, and Medical
Imaging.
• Spare Parts Production: on-demand production of replacement parts for vehicles, airplanes, trains
and machines, reducing downtime and costs.
• Education: students can design and create 3D printed objects, providing hands-on learning
experiences.
• Agriculture: production of customized farming tools tailored to Ethiopian farmers, increasing
productivity.

7. Additional applications and Challenges of 3D
Printing
• In the finance sector 3D printing can produce
customized financial tools like unique credit
cards or secure tokens for banking
transactions
• 3D printing would enable Ethiopian
telecommunication companies to create
prototypes of antennas for testing and
optimizing signal transmission.
• Cost: the cost of 3D printers and materials is
currently quite high.
• Intellectual Property: simple replication of
products may lead to IP violation.
• Quality and Safety: Ensuring the safety of 3D
printed products is a challenge.
• Ethical and Legal Issues: 3D printing may raise
ethical and legal dilemmas, especially in
healthcare.

8. The Power and Potential of Quantum
Computing
• Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to represent and process information, going beyond
binary 0s and 1s.
• This allows quantum computers to perform certain calculations much faster than classical
computers.
• A sizeable majority of Ethiopian businesses struggle to grow, mostly due to a lack of funding and
effective decision-making abilities.
• Quantum computing will enhance resource allocation, supply chain optimization, and scheduling,
which will enhance overall corporate operations.
• Quantum computation services such as IBM Quantum would be used to achieve this since
purchasing a Quantum computer would be a very heavy financial burden.
• As a result of these enhancements, there will be more prospects for employment, a better and
more welcoming environment for foreign investors, and more tax revenue for the government.

9. Applications of Quantum Computing in
Ethiopian Agriculture
• One of the major issues Ethiopian farmers deal with is the unpredictable and highly fluctuating
weather. Quantum computers can help solve this problem.
• The study of climate change and forecasting could benefit significantly from the use of quantum
computers. Compared to previous weather forecasting techniques, quantum computer forecasts are
more reliable and effective.
• The initial cost for this endeavor will be high since many weather forecasting models and systems
are built on classical computers, and integrating quantum computing into these systems will be
challenging.
• The Ethiopian Meteorological Agency should be capable of making the transition if given enough
time and funding.
• Quantum computing is also capable of improving the supply chain management in agriculture,
optimizing distribution routes, predicting demand, and reducing waste.

10. Challenges and Risks
• Deployment challenges: Integration into existing systems will be difficult and will require new tools
and frameworks.
• Cost: Transitioning will require significant time, funding and resources. Companies providing
quantum computation services should be established over time.
• Security risks: A supercomputer would need millions of years to decrypt private and sensitive data,
whereas quantum computers can do it in a matter of minutes.
• Environmental impact: Quantum computers require extremely low temperatures and a significant
amount of energy to function. Scaling up quantum computing infrastructure may increase energy
demands.