Technology development

The Role of African Start-ups in Driving Smart Agriculture in the Continent, 2018

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Technology, Economic development, Bioethics, Emerging technologies, Futurology, Technology development, Technology forecasting, Sustainability, Natural environment, Economic growth, Automation, Culture

This research service provides in-depth information about the emerging technology convergence, which is leading to the development of smart farming.

Key Points: 
  • This research service provides in-depth information about the emerging technology convergence, which is leading to the development of smart farming.
  • Key start-ups across the agriculture value chain require automated processes and systems to sustainably increase output and influence economic growth.
  • How are the key digital indicators shaping the African smart farming market?
  • What opportunities can smart farming companies capitalise on to grow their businesses and remain competitive?

LeadingAge CAST Tackles Falls Detection, Prevention and More with New Safety Technologies Toolkit

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
Technology, Bioethics, Emerging technologies, Futurology, Technology development, Technology forecasting, Transhumanism

The good news: an increasing number of technology companies are responding to the need for help with fall detection and prevention through monitoring using safety technologies and devices.

Key Points: 
  • The good news: an increasing number of technology companies are responding to the need for help with fall detection and prevention through monitoring using safety technologies and devices.
  • Safety technology options extend beyond fall detection and prevention, however.
  • That's why LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) today introduces its first-ever toolkit devoted to safety technology for use in long-term and post-acute care environments.
  • The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies ( CAST ) is focused on accelerating the development, evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that will transform the aging experience.

First-of-its-Kind STEM Event for Children with Special Needs to Take Place on September 23

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Technology, Bioethics, Emerging technologies, Futurology, Technology development, Technology forecasting, Transhumanism, Culture

The Help Group's STEM3 Academy (pronounced STEM Cubed Academy), the first STEM school in the nation focused on young people with special needs, has announced the exhibitor lineup for its upcoming Very Special Innovation Fair taking place Sunday, September 23.

Key Points: 
  • The Help Group's STEM3 Academy (pronounced STEM Cubed Academy), the first STEM school in the nation focused on young people with special needs, has announced the exhibitor lineup for its upcoming Very Special Innovation Fair taking place Sunday, September 23.
  • The Very Special Innovation Fair is a family-friendly event that will give hundreds of attendees the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of new and emerging technologies.
  • This is an inclusive event for children of all ages and abilities.
  • The school offers a comprehensive and integrated college preparatory curriculum, focusing on the long-term development, strength and needs of each student.

Global Autonomous Vehicles Market Review 2018 - Detailed Forecast to 2030 Featuring Ford, GM, VW, Nissan, Honda, Mercedes, BMW, Tesla, Apple & Waymo

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Friday, August 31, 2018
Technology, Emerging technologies, Culture, Bioethics, Futurology, Technology development, Technology forecasting, Vehicular automation, Artificial intelligence, Automation

The "Autonomous Vehicles to 2030 - A Detailed Review" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Autonomous Vehicles to 2030 - A Detailed Review" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The automotive industry is faced with radical change as automated driving approaches.
  • Autonomous vehicles to 2030 breaks down the roll-out path of the new technologies into its key parts, identifying major areas of uncertainty and analysing the latest news, and pulling everything together to provide an assessment of the real significance of recent developments through early 2018.
  • Business models and the new personal transport ecosystem - the auto industry as part of the new transportation system, ride-sharing, ownership models, services, incremental and disruptive development.

South Korea Became an International Partner of the National Technology Initiative's Contests

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Innovation, Research, Knowledge transfer, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology, Technology development, Technology strategy, X Prize Foundation, Nuclear Threat Initiative, Skolkovo, DARPA

"South Korea has made a commitment, through KIAT, to become the first international partner of NTI Technology Contests.

Key Points: 
  • "South Korea has made a commitment, through KIAT, to become the first international partner of NTI Technology Contests.
  • The contests are initiated by RVC, the Skolkovo Foundation, and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) in the framework of the National Technology Initiative.
  • The mechanics of the contests is developed in accordance with the best international technology contests practices: XPRIZE, DARPA Grand Challenge, etc.
  • The Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) is an institution for developing technology policy with the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

KEYPR and Häfele Team up for Global Technology Partnership

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Technology, Bioethics, Emerging technologies, Futurology, Technology development, Technology forecasting, Transhumanism, Forecasting, Smart lock, Key, Prediction, Economy

The global smart lock vertical has seen dramatic growth recently with Grand View Research forecasting demand for smart locks to reach 135 million units by 2024.

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  • The global smart lock vertical has seen dramatic growth recently with Grand View Research forecasting demand for smart locks to reach 135 million units by 2024.
  • "KEYPR has positioned itself as best-in-class by placing emphasis on providing a completely seamless, fully integrated digital guest experience," said Christoph Dechler, Category Manager across new technologies at Hfele.
  • "We are fortunate to have such a great partner and look forward to collaborating as we roll out the partnership globally."
  • Initial markets benefitting from the partnership include North America and Australia, with Europe and greater Asia to follow.

RightMesh Completes $30M Token Generating Event To Help Bridge the Digital Divide

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Technology, Culture, Cultural globalization, Digital divide, Digital media, Social inequality, Technology development, Smartphone

Today, the company announced the successful completion of a USD $30 million Token Generating Event in a series of private pre-allocation, public pre-allocation, and public crowd contribution periods.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the company announced the successful completion of a USD $30 million Token Generating Event in a series of private pre-allocation, public pre-allocation, and public crowd contribution periods.
  • "Just as RightMesh puts the power of peer-to-peer connectivity into handheld smartphones, our Token Generating Event put the power of funding our mission into the hands of a global community committed to bridging the digital divide.
  • From the outset, RightMesh was determined to run their Token Generating Event the "right" way and with the highest integrity by ensuring they complied with the most up-to-date regulations.
  • RightMesh aims to affect change by onboarding the next billion people to the internet, and the team is uniquely qualified to develop this valuable bridge over the digital divide."