If gliding buses and other robotic contraptions weren't enough to convince you the technological revolution is in full swing, we now have the first 3D-printed office building.
The building, created through Dubai's aptly named 'Museum of the Future' project, is a 250-square-metre space (2,700 square foot) that took just under a year to complete.
The building's purpose is to showcase the country's commitment to innovation and looking to the future, and to promote the UAE as a world leader in 3D printing.
A 3D printer was used to print the building in a special cement mixture, layer by layer. In all, it took a total of 17 days to print at a cost of about $140,000/£95,000, after which the interior and exterior design details were added.
Interestingly, one person was employed to continuously monitor the 3D printer - although no word on whether it was in case the ink needed replacing or the cement jammed.
Meanwhile, another seven people handled the installation of building components on-site, and another 10 electricians and other specialists looked after the engineering.
With the entire process saving 50% on normal labour costs, chalk this one up as another victory for science against us humans.