Artificial Intelligence (AI) - R&D and Applications Roadmap

1.1 Research Scope

1.2 Key Findings

1.3 Research Methodology

2.1 Technology Snapshot

2.2 AI Empowers Enhances Machine Efficiency

2.3 Key Drivers for AI Development

2.4 Key Challenges Hindering Innovation

2.5 AI Technology Value Chain

2.6 Key Stakeholder Groups in AI Technology Value Chain

3.1 R&D Trends – Overview

3.2 AI Patent Publishing Rate Rising Consistently Every Year

3.3 The United States Leads in Patenting Activities

3.4 US Innovators Dominate with Maximum Granted Patents

3.5 Majority of the Patents Revolve Around Neural Networks

3.6 R&D Initiatives Count Rises in the United States

3.7 European Commission Driving Innovation in Europe

3.8 China and Japan Competing Closely with Significant Initiatives

3.9 US Projects Attracting Significant Funds

3.10 Funds for Europe are on the Rise

3.11 China Leads the Funding Round

3.12 Japan and South Korea Securing Significant Funds for AI R&D

4.1 Innovative Applications Will Surface by 2020 Powered by AI

4.2 AI Application and Technology Convergence Roadmap – Graphical Representation

4.3 Real Time Wearable Universal Translator – Enabling Ubiquitous Communications

4.4 Real Time Emotion Analytics – Enabling Machines Understand Human Thoughts

4.5 Thought Controlled Collaborative Gaming – Thought Replacing Joysticks and Controllers

4.6 Virtual Companions – No More Loneliness for Elderly Population

4.7 Next-gen Cloud Robotics – Enter Skynet

4.8 Autonomous Surgical Robots – Surpassing Human Surgeons

4.9 Cognitive Cybersecurity – The Era of Smart Security

4.10 Robotic Personal Assistant – One Machine for All the Needs

4.11 Thought Controlled Computing – Communicate with Any Machine Just by Thinking

4.12 Robotic Firefighters – Saving Lives Where Humans Cannot Reach

5.1 Growth Opportunities – Artificial Intelligence

5.2 Strategic Imperatives for AI Technology Stakeholders

6.1 Voice-driven Interface Development Platform MindMeld Inc., US

7.1 Key Patents

7.1 Key Patents (continued)

7.1 Key Patents (continued)

7.1 Key Patents (continued)

8.1 Analyst Insights

9.1 Key Contacts

9.1 Key Contacts (continued)

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10.1 The Frost & Sullivan Story

10.2 Value Proposition: Future of Your Company & Career

10.3 Global Perspective

10.4 Industry Convergence

10.5 360º Research Perspective

10.6 Implementation Excellence

10.7 Our Blue Ocean Strategy