Emerging technologies

Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies (pronunciation: /ɪˈmɜːdʒɪŋ tɛknɒlədʒiːz/) are new technologies that are currently developing or will be developed over the next five to ten years, and which will substantially alter the business and social environment. These include information technology, wireless data communication, man-machine communication, on-demand printing, bio-technologies, and advanced robotics.

Etymology

The term "Emerging Technologies" is often used to denote a contemporary technological trend which promises to alter the status quo. The exact origin of the term is unclear, but it has been in use since at least the late 20th century and is often associated with the rapid technological advancements witnessed during this period.

Related Terms

Information Technology: The use of systems, especially computers and telecommunications, for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
Wireless Data Communication: The transfer of information between two or more points that are not connected by an electrical conductor.
Man-Machine Communication: The interaction between humans and machines. This is often facilitated through the use of user interfaces.
On-Demand Printing: The use of digital printing systems to print documents as and when they are needed, often in small quantities.
Bio-Technologies: The use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use".
Advanced Robotics: The application of advanced intelligence systems and technologies in robotics to enable them to perform tasks that were previously thought to require human intelligence and intervention.

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