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Advancements in Virtual Autonomous Agents are Boosting their Future Growth Potential
28-Mar-2022
Global
Megatrends
K748-01-00-00-00
CI00804-GL-MT_26330
With customers adapting to the post-pandemic normal and preferring to stay at home, brands across the globe are seeking solutions to meet the increased demand for online services. The relatively sudden and significant increase in eCommerce has made it challenging for companies to maintain a workforce for customer assistance. Brands are relying on technological advancements to counter the low availability of manpower in the face of an increasingly online customer base. Specifically, brands are turning to AI-powered virtual autonomous agents to help ease the customer journey.
As virtual autonomous agents are becoming more advanced, they are finding applications in the personal usage market by assisting users in day-to-day activities, ranging from simple tasks such as cleaning and gardening to complex ones such as planning their finances and investments.
This study takes an in-depth look at virtual autonomous agents, including their types, use cases, key drivers, and regional implications, and examines the growth opportunities emerging from this industry.
Key Issues Addressed
- What are virtual autonomous agents? How will they evolve over the next 10 years?
- What are the key drivers and industry implications for virtual autonomous agents?
- Which enabling technologies are essential for the further development of virtual autonomous agents?
- What key growth opportunities are emerging from the virtual autonomous agent market?
Author: Akshay Ramesh Menon
Why Is Growth Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Achieve?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Our Mega Trend Universe—Overview
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Our Mega Trend Universe—Virtual Autonomous Agents
Key Findings
Growth Opportunities Critical to Future Success
Virtual Autonomous Agents—An Overview
Virtual Autonomous Agents—Simple Reflex Agents
Virtual Autonomous Agents—Goal-based Agents
Virtual Autonomous Agents—Utility-based Agents
Virtual Autonomous Agents—Learning Agents
Agent-Human Collaboration
Autonomous Agents—Enabling Technologies
Virtual Autonomous Agents—Key Benefits
Opportunity Attractiveness
Evolution of Virtual Autonomous Agents
Case Studies and Best Practices
Case Studies and Best Practices (continued)
Ethics in Virtual Autonomous Agents
4 Distinct Future Scenarios
Scenario 1—Technological Frustration
Scenario 2—Sentient AI Agents
Scenario 3—Regulatory Frustration
Scenario 4—Mass Generalization
Trend Opportunity—Regional Exposure
Key Trend Opportunity Levers
Trend Opportunity—Segment/Sectoral Implications
Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis
Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis (continued)
Trend Opportunity Matrix—Trend Innovation Index
Innovation Attractiveness Score
Trend Opportunity Matrix—Trend Growth Index
Growth Attractiveness Score
BEETS Trends Implications
Growth Opportunity 1—Autonomous Agents to Assess Emotions and Sentiments
Growth Opportunity 1—Autonomous Agents to Assess Emotions and Sentiments (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Autonomous Agents for Real-time Marketing
Growth Opportunity 2—Autonomous Agents for Real-time Marketing (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Autonomous Customer Service Agents for Personalized Assistance
Growth Opportunity 3—Autonomous Customer Service Agents for Personalized Assistance (continued)
Critical Success Factors for Growth
Conclusion—The Way Forward
Our Mega Trend Universe
Our Mega Trend Universe (continued)
Identifying Your Company’s Growth Zone
Your Next Steps
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Chatbot Market, Global, 2020–2025
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Voice Assistant Installed Base by Platform, USA, 2020
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Future Stages, Global, 2020–2040
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: 4 Distinct Future Scenarios, Global, 2020–2030
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Key Trend Opportunity Levers, Global, 2020–2030
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Case Examples, Global, 2020–2030
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Degree of Certainty versus Impact, Global, 2021–2030
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Trend Analysis, Global, 2021–2030
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Innovation Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030
- Virtual Autonomous Agents: Growth Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030
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Key Issues Addressed
- What are virtual autonomous agents How will they evolve over the next 10 years
- What are the key drivers and industry implications for virtual autonomous agents
- Which enabling technologies are essential for the further development of virtual autonomous agents
- What key growth opportunities are emerging from the virtual autonomous agent market
Author: Akshay Ramesh Menon
| Deliverable Type | Megatrends |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| List of Charts and Figures | Virtual Autonomous Agents: Chatbot Market, Global, 2020–2025~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Voice Assistant Installed Base by Platform, USA, 2020~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Future Stages, Global, 2020–2040~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: 4 Distinct Future Scenarios, Global, 2020–2030~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Key Trend Opportunity Levers, Global, 2020–2030~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Case Examples, Global, 2020–2030~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Degree of Certainty versus Impact, Global, 2021–2030~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Trend Analysis, Global, 2021–2030~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Innovation Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030~ Virtual Autonomous Agents: Growth Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030~ |
| Author | Akshay Menon |
| Industries | Cross Industries |
| WIP Number | K748-01-00-00-00 |
| Keyword 1 | virtual intelligent agents |
| Keyword 2 | Intelligent autonomous agents |
| Keyword 3 | Autonomous Agents |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9A3B |
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