Trends Identified
Smartphone Diagnosis
(Definition) The technology can measure biometric information and send the result instantly through sensors, camera and simple accessories for collected blood sugar level, blood pressure and heart rate. (Application) The technology can replace expensive medical devices which make it easier to supply them at low price. In addition, it will improve health service accessibility and allow giving feedback simply with smartphone application.
2015
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2015
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Smart Learning
(Definition) The technology can increase the studying effect easily and efficiently by providing user centered contents and services with intelligence.(Application) Learning contents are subdivided into different categories according to the user's ability and characteristic, and provided with feedbacks from every session. This can provide the optimum learning environment and high quality educational environment to the user.
2015
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2015
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Tactile Display
(Definition) The technology allows the user to actually feel certain objects from the surface that they touch. (Application) Improve the elderly and the disabled’s use of touchscreen, therefore, improve the convenience via reproducing the sense of touching virtual hand.
2015
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2015
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Micro drone
(Definition) The drone can detect danger flying both indoors and outdoors, and follow to provide information. (Application) Not only fight against the crime, for example, monitoring the crime and tracing the criminal, but also used as a recon (fire, military and so on). (Impact) Personal needs for drones will increase for safety purposes and it can be used for everyday life such as delivery. However, new laws will be required for accidents and invasion of privacy. It is expected to have $ 1.2 billion economic effect.
2014
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2014
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Big Data-based Infectious Disease Prediction and Alert System
(Definition) Technology that predicts the potential regional spread of infectious diseases, by utilizing diverse data such as the dissemination process of diseases, infected patients, and population data. (Application) Real-time big data analysis assists the government authority with disease management policy and improves the infectious disease control and management plan at the national level, securing public health and safety.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
IoT Security (IoT: Internet of Things)
(Definition) Technology that fosters a safe IoT environment by preventing and managing diverse types of infringement and security threats to IoT devices, networks, and the service platform of IoT(Application) Management of malware and hacking of IoT devices; safe data communication between IoT devices and anomaly detection; authentication/privacy protection and security solutions suitable for IoT service environments
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Virtual Reality Technology for Leisure
(Definition) Technology that enables users to experience diverse leisure activities without the limitations of time and space by recreating a virtual environment and circumstances similar to reality based on ICT and by reenacting visual, auditorial, and sensational information during leisure activities. (Application) Products and services that allow users to experience virtually varied cultures and environments such as virtual sports, trips and experiences of diverse spaces, cyber museums and large-scale concerts, and interactive games.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Digital Assistant based on Deep Learning
(Definition) Technology that enables computers to run cognition-based tasks for humans and assist in decision-making and improving work efficiency by learning huge amounts of related data.(Application) Tasks through information search and preliminary analysis for personal tasks and decision making; effective scheduling and errand running; utilization in various areas including private secretary work, effective work direction/supervision, automation process of manufacturing business, and education.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
IoE Technology (IoE: Information of Everything)
(Definition) Technology for processing raw data generated (collected) through IoT, producing useful, high value-added information, and providing users with convenient service. (Application) Services such as health care, smart home, smart grid, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) through IoT; mashup services combining various web-based smart devices; and on-demand knowledge/information producing service to meet user needs.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Big Data-based Fraud Detection and Prevention Technology
(Definition) Technology for detection, prevention and post management of misconduct and abnormal transactions through pattern recognition, which collects and analyzes various big data with other statistical techniques. (Application) Bank fraud prevention technology using electronic financial transaction related big data; and prevention of misconduct associated with government institutions, such as unlawful receipt of subsidy, tax evasion, corruption in procurement, and unjust claims.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)