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Top 50 Technologies – Selection Methodology

Global Top 50 Technologies

Top 10 Convergence Scenarios – Selection Methodology

Step 1: Identification of Convergence Scenarios

Step 2: Evaluation of Ideas

Step 3. Finalization of Ideas

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Growth in the Number of Employed Parents is Driving Demand for Infant/Baby Trackers

Today’s Babies are Likely to be the First Generation to Remain Digitally Tracked throughout Their Lives

Connected Babies are Seen as Next Frontier for Internet of Things

Emerging Business Models Focus on Creating A Healthier Environment for Babies

IoT and AI Will Help to Track Pregnancy and Fetus Development

Companies are Developing Security Solution to Help Prevent Baby Monitoring Device From Getting Hacked

Technologies Such as Natural Language Processing Will Translate Toddler Cries

God’s Eye

Security Solution Established Using Connectivity

Key Driving Factors Encouraging Development of God’s Eye

Key Industry Initiatives Supporting the Development of God’s Eye

Car cyber security-as-a-service, Car Data Monetization, Customer Sentiment, Analytics-as-a-Service Business Models Drive Adoption of the Scenario

Key Factors Determining the Commercialization Potential of the Scenario

Key Strategic Questions from CEO’s Perspective

Water Generation with Increased Efficiency through Off-grid Solar Desalination Systems

Hybrid Energy Systems Coupled with Corrosion Resistant Alloys Enable High-efficiency Desalination

Recent Technology Trends Enable the Smooth Merger of Technologies to Increase Desalination Performance Efficiency

Companies Strive Hard to Find Innovative Ways to Merge Several Technologies to Enhance Desalination

Partnerships amongst Innovators Is Needed to Develop Sustainable Models that Can Impact Several Industries Dependent on Water

Convergence Would Be Highly Effective with Advances in Water Generation and Reduced Energy Consumption

Better Technology Synchronization along with Governmental Support Will Have a Huge Impact

Adoption of Off-grid Energy Distributed Systems Will Reduce the Operational and Maintenance Costs in a Desalination Plant

Developing a Disposable, Low-cost Wearable Neuromodulation Patch for Chronic Pain Disorders

The Chronic Pain Killer Patch is Designed to be Offered Over-the-Counter (OTC), Boosting Adoption

The Cost of Fabricating a Wearable Pain Killer Patch is High

Fits within the Diversification and Product Development Strategies of OEMs

The Role of Polypyrrole in Fabrication of Wearables is Well Explored through Clinical Studies

High Growth in the Global IP Landscape Since 2014 Steers Scope for Newer Solutions to Treat Chronic Pain

Current Funding Initiatives Are Focused on Continuous Product Development

High Market Potential in the Short-term for Offering Neuromodulation-as-a-Homecare Service

Peer Care Referrals Provide Great Value to Targeted Customer Segments

The Convergence Is Poised for Commercial Success in the Short-to-Medium Term

The period 2017–2019 Considered to Be a Realistic Timeline to Venture into Developing a Chronic Pain Killer Patch

Autonomous Drive Correction

Brain Control Interface, Artificial Intelligence, and 5G Network Empowering Autonomous Vehicles

Key Driving Factors Enabling Research and Development for Human Brain-controlled Autonomous Vehicles

Realization of Drive Correction Feature in Cars can be Realized Sooner with Major Tier Companies Pushing Technology Developments in 5G, AI, and BCI

Collaborative Work Culture and Payment-on-the-go Business Models Drive the Adoption of Scenario

Human Brain-controlled Autonomous Cars are Expected by 2020

Key Strategic Questions from CEO’s Perspective

Need for Precise Surgery and Improved Decision-making is Driving Innovations in Surgical Robots

Leveraging Emerging Sensor and Information Technologies Increase Probability of Success

Research Initiatives in the Field of Robotics Give Confidence to Out-of-Box Convergence Scenarios

Surgical Robotics is Pumped with Private Investments and is Backed by MedTech Giants

Multi-pronged Innovation Focus of the Surgical Robotics Industry Augurs Well for Technology Convergence

Adoption of Cutting-edge Technologies into Surgical Robots Must Align with Cost and Product Design Considerations

DER-based Microgrid Management through Advanced Energy Management Systems

Smarter Machine Learning and AI-based EMS Solutions Are the Future

Government Funding Activities toward Grid Modernization Significant in the US and Europe

DER Management Is An Active Sector with Significant Private Contribution

Convergence Would Be Highly Effective with Advances in Energy Modeling and Communication Techniques

Better Resource Interoperability and Integrated Energy Management Will Have a Huge Impact

Energy Management Solutions Can Help Automate Monitoring and Controlling of DERs

Sensor-integrated Bandages can Augmented Wound Healing

Probability of Smart Bandages is High, Considering Maturity of Wearables and Biosensor Technologies

Research Initiatives in Wound Care Convergence Scenarios

Convergence of Digital Technologies with Wound Care Attracts VC Funding

Technology Convergence Indicating a Positive Shift Toward Regenerative, Personalized, and Standardized Wound Care

Collaborative Research is Key to Technology Convergence in Wound Care

Optimization-focused Energy Assets Management through Next Generation Data and Computing Platform

Increased Trends Has Been Observed for Integration of AI with Energy Management

Delivering Results at Real-Time Will be the Major Challenge in This Convergence

Cloud-based Services and Data Analytics Concepts Will Redefine the Energy Management Landscape

Collaboration among Innovators is Needed to Develop Prototypes toward Quick Demonstration

Business Models Will be Disrupted with Advances in Energy Modeling and Communication Techniques

Diverse Applications and Services Will be Vital for Success in Engaging Commercial Customers

Nano-formulation as a Service—NaaS

Partner and build technology platform for creating growth opportunities

Generating interest through funding and research initiatives to facilitate developmental efforts

NaaS can help build robust theranostic frameworks with reliable performance and dynamic pricing

NaaS—A Game Changing Scenario with Hurdles to Cross

Unifying technology forces key to Successful deployment

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