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In this inaugural post, we showcase what has changed in our research process and why. We introduce a revised methodology for categorizing technologies, we present the Stories, our new editorial content, as well as some additional exciting features of the platform. We will also explain how you can use the techDetector, and how you can collaborate with us. 

Welcome to the techDetector Platform

Our proprietary methodology is a research standard designed to analyze and classify emerging technologies, containing a series of metrics and criteria created to keep track of the latest technological developments.

Methodology

techDetector Agriculture

With the goal to leverage the role of emerging technologies in paving the way to a more sustainable and egalitarian food system for us all, we have created scenarios that propose innovative insights towards the future of agriculture. You are now invited to navigate the interactive visualization tool to help trace a path towards a future of sustainable and engaged agriculture.

Agriculture Layer

Algae Photobioreactor

This closed-loop system works with LED lights to maximize algal growth while keeping a clean-culture operation without relying on weather changes.

Algal Photobioreactor

Ideas for Change

Portable factory

Instead of rigid and geographically fixed structures, portable and autonomous manufacturing sites can be placed in freight containers to produce on the go.

Portable Factory

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology deals with all aspects of knowledge of scientific and industrial techniques that are developed or used to design, manufacture, analyze or apply materials and devices of nanometer dimensions.

Case Study

Biosaline Agriculture

Biosaline agriculture is the process of adapting farming techniques and crops to soils with high salt content in order to gain higher yields at lower cost, with less water.     

To use the increasing potential of innovative technologies, a comprehensive analysis of their sustainability impact is crucial to evaluate new pathways to the future.

Sustainability Impact Metric

Ethically sourced bottles

A categorization framework added to products used to indicate the sustainability levels behind the manufacturing methodologies in terms of human, social, economic, and environmental impacts.

Sustainability Labels

Solar Roof Tile

Roof tiles capable of generating electricity through solar energy for both buildings and domestic facilities.

Our radar allows navigation between emerging technologies and works as a link to the content within our platform.

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A quantitative data analysis that evaluates emerging technologies from 1 to 9 based on their maturation level.

Associated technology applications with TRL higher than or equal to 7. Current applications are at both prototype and product stages and more technically developed compared to Future Applications.

Associated technology applications with TRL lower than or equal to 6. Future applications cover concept, proof-of-concept, validation, and prototype stages and are less technically developed compared to Current Applications.