Trends Identified
Persistent jobless growth
The term ‘persistent jobless growth’ refers to the phenomenon in which economies exiting recessions demonstrate economic growth while merely maintaining – or, in some cases, decreasing – their level of employment. The scale and signi cance of this problem is evident in the high placing
of this trend, an increase even over last year’s report, when persistent structural employment was ranked as the third most concerning trend.
2014
Outlook on the global agenda 2015
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Lifecare robot
The term ‘lifecare robot’ refers to a robot which has perception of external environment, self-cognition and self-regulating manipulation. Self-cognition divided into environment perception function and location perception function, and self-regulating manipulation function is divided into operation control function and autonomous mobile function. Due to rapid aging and change in family structure, there has been an increased need for domestic robot which can carry out rehabilitation treatment, nursing, cleaning, domestic tasks and etc.
2013
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2013
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Bio-signal interface
The technology uses bio-signal and body movement as an interface (Human – Computer Interaction) for the disabled or the elderly to use computers as well as to create command for drive control of information equipment, cars and wheelchairs. One needs to attach a sensor on his or her body to use this interface which base the system on bio-signal and body movement. As the technology uses natural bio-signal, it can be applied for virtual reality, wearable computers and interface for the elderly and the disabled. In addition, bio-signal technology can be developed into monitoring technology which can be applied in rehabilitation area, medical examination and smart healthcare.
2013
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2013
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Neural stem cell therapy
The technology that collects adult stem cells from the patient’s body (skin) and cultivate it to neural stem cells, and implant it onto damaged brain. There is currently no treatment for degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons disease. We expect this could provide a fundamental treatment method to replace dead brain cells into neural stem cells.
2013
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2013
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Cancer bio marker analysis technology
The technology that analyzes bio markers representing the characteristics of various cancers from clinical samples, to provide the information on the existence, type, onset of disease path, and progress of the cancer. If the multiple cancer diagnosis kit using the cancer bio marker technology is developed and used for clinical tests, social and economic loss from cancer could be reduced significantly, because the incidence of cancer and death rate from cancer can be decreased.
2012
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2012
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Smart work
The technology refers to a network to provide the similar environment to the office, free interaction between cyber and real space, media handling to raise realism, UI/UX, POD related technology and etc. In order to realise realistic smart work, cloud computing technology and 3D hologram are required which in turn needs giga-communication network technology and strict sercure technology. This can increase the participation of female and disabled in the economy. Furthermore, this can reduce the commuting time, environment and energy contributing to reduction of non-operation expenses and increase in productivity.
2013
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2013
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Energy storage technologies
The technology of utility-sized energy storage has been advancing and becoming more economical. The appropriate method of storing energy depends on the resources available to the local power producer. The existing technologies for storing energy include: (a) hydropower and compressed air storage; (b) molten salt thermal storage; (c) the redox flow battery; (4) the conventional rechargeable battery; and (e) thermal storage.
2018
World Economic And Social Survey 2018: Frontier Technologies For Sustainable Development
United Nations
Polymerase Chain Reaction for Site Diagnosis
The technology of examining the gene on the spot using the gene amplification technology PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). The DNA and RNA containing the gene information are extracted from saliva or blood, and amplified to check infection. This method was spotlighted as the quickest and accurate method since the outbreak of novel swine-origin influenza. Its application is expanding day by day, including respiratory disease check, venereal disease check, drug resistance test, and somatic mutation test for cancer diagnosis.
2011
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2011
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Self-driving car
The technology is based on ‘automotive navigation system’ such as GPS module, ‘obstacle scanning system’ such as sensors and camera, and it automatically control the vehicle without the driver to reach the destination. The technology draws major attention to the society as it can be applied not only for general purposes, but for securing mobility rights of the elderly or the disabled, military use, cargo transportation and other wide areas.
2013
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2013
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Nano bio-sensor
The technology is a bio-element which can detect the presence of specific material, enzyme, antibody, cell, DNA and etc. One can easily check-up his health by testing the blood easily, quickly and at lower price. This technology will be the core element in smart healthcare service as it will continuously miniaturized to be applied on site and be able to go inside the body.
2013
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2013
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)