Trends Identified

Trend name
Description
Published
Report
Publisher
Smart Tattoo Technology
[Definition]. Adhesive biometrics monitoring sensor (patch or tattoo type) involving a thin layer of electric circuit that includes sensors to monitor health condition and memory chips. [Application]. Enables convenient self-diagnosis without having to collect blood with color changing tatoos based on blood glucose level. Can also be used as a wearable storage/control device through which the stored information can be loaded or music can be played by scanning the tattoo image.
2018
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2018
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
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Modular Public Transportation System
[Definition]. Automatically assembled block-type transportation system operated based on smart technologies including IoT, remote control and autonomous driving. [Application]. Enables door-to-door transportation of the elderly, disabled and vulnerable. Modules can be assembled or disassembled to assume the form of taxi (up to 3 passengers), van (up to 6) or bus (dozens).
2018
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2018
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
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Smart Farm Technology
[Definition]. Technology which controls the entire process of agriculture, livestock and fisheries industries in an intelligent manner and enhances productivity, efficiency and stability based on information and communication technology. [Application]. Resolves safety issues in the entire process of food production, distribution and consumption, and contributes to alleviating the qualitative and quantitative polarization of food resources through enhancement of productivity and efficiency.
2018
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2018
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
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Improved access to capital at competitive rates
12% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report
KPMG
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Improving Eurozone conditions and stability
13% of the respondents view this as a positive trend
2017
Adoption of intelligent automation does not equal success. 4Q 2017 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report.
KPMG
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Continued trade liberalism; globalization
13% of the respondents view this as a positive trend
2017
Adoption of intelligent automation does not equal success. 4Q 2017 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report.
KPMG
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Negative/disruptive impact of intelligent automation/digital labor
14% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
2019
4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report
KPMG
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Continued trade liberalism; globalization
14% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report
KPMG
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Supportive environment for national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
14% of the respondents view this as a positive trend.
2019
4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report
KPMG
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Geopolitical event; terrorism; war on terror, ISIS, potential North Korea, Russia and/or China conflicts
15% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
2019
4Q 2018 KPMG Global Insights Pulse Survey Report
KPMG
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