Trends Identified

Human Body Communication System
Unlike conventional communication systems using wired or wireless devices, the human body communication system uses data delivered from or interchanged between portable devices attached to the human body.
2009
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2009
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Cognitive Robotics
Cognitive robotics applies cognitive models of humans or animals to robots in order to recreate intelligence. Robots developed based on the technology can be function like humans.
2009
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2009
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Personal Lifelog
Personal lifelog collects and classifies all the information that has been obtained or experienced during one’s daily life. The technology facilitates search and retrieval of information whenever it is needed.
2009
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2009
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Trade flows
2010
Megatrends
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War for talent
2010
Megatrends
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Mergers and acquisitions
2010
Megatrends
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Financial innovation
2010
Megatrends
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Trading up
2010
Megatrends
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Wealth disparities
2010
Megatrends
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
The rise of the middle class
2010
Megatrends
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)