IMB has released its list of innovations that they think have a real shot of becoming commercial in the next five years. "Next Five in Five" is based on IBM research and trend watching.
The "Next Five in Five" are:
1. Energy-saving solar technology will be built into asphalt, paint and windows.
2. You will have a crystal ball for your health (via genetic maps.)
3. You will talk to the Web and the Web will talk back (via voice recognition)
4. You will have your own digital shopping assistants (via mobile devices)
5. Forgetting will become a distant memory (via smart appliances in every area of the home and office)
Insights Into Future Innovation
IBM's 'Next Five in Five'
Trend Themes
1. Solar Technology - The integration of energy-saving solar technology into various everyday materials presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the construction and manufacturing industries.
2. Genetic Maps - The future of personalized healthcare using genetic maps opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the medical and biotechnology industries.
3. Voice Recognition - The advancement of voice recognition technology enables disruptive innovation in the fields of communication, virtual assistants, and smart home devices.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Adopting energy-saving solar technology in asphalt, paint, and windows has the potential to disrupt the construction industry by revolutionizing the design and function of buildings.
2. Medical - The development of genetic maps for personalized health applications introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for the medical industry, enabling precision medicine and personalized treatment plans.
3. Technology - Voice recognition technology offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry, with applications ranging from virtual assistants and smart home devices to hands-free communication and automation.