< Previous4 /9 4 /10 8 TRL /9 Q UANTUM INTERNET, which is in the Prototype Stage and very early Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with using the weirdness of Quantum Mechanics to create a new unhackable, or at the very least ultra-secure, internet platform. Over the past couple of years there have been a string of breakthroughs in developing Quantum Internet platforms, including the deployment of Quantum Communications satellites, and the development of new Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) encryption technologies, through to the development of new longer distance Quantum Repeaters, that have allowed researchers build and test the first viable, working Quantum Internet platforms. DEFINITION Quantum Internet is an ultra-secure network of interconnected computers and devices that use the properties of Quantum Theory to send and receive information. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today we are using the Quantum Internet almost in the same way as the regular internet, to transmit data and host video conference calls, but in an ultra-secure way. In the future the primary use case for the technology will be at first to use it as a way to transmit classified and sensitive data, such as defence, financial, and government data, before it eventually becomes a more general purpose technology. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Aerospace, Communications and Technology sectors, coupled with university grants and increased government funding. While Quantum Internet is in the Prototype Stage and very early Productisation Stage, over the long term the technology may be replaced by Nil Communication. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, and re-visit it every few years until progress in the space accelerates. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 4 3 2 8 8 6 3 8 1982 1985 2015 2025 2036 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT QUANTUM INTERNET STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘18, ‘19, ‘20, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 230311institute.com MRL9 /9 4 /10 9 TRL /9 U SB 4, which is in the Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with developing the next USB standard. Having finally reached the productisation stage Version 2.0 of the USB 4 standard has now been announced and it doubles transfer speeds from 40Gbps for USB 4 Version 1.0 to over 80Gbps. Crucially Version 2.0 is also backwards compatible with older USB standards down to USB 3.2, as well as with some USB-C cables, meaning that people with older cables will be able to benefit from the new technology. However, with such a giant leap in speed many in the field believe that this latest version merits being called USB 5. DEFINITION USB 4 is the next iteration of the USB standard and is based on the Thunderbolt 3 protocol. EXAMPLE USE CASES Faster data transfer speeds between different devices ultimately mean less time sitting at your computer, and with the new USB standard letting you transfer a 4K movie in just 5 seconds the leap in speed is significant. The new standard will also let people connect and drive bigger higher resolution displays, which as we see those pushing towards 16K and above in the future will be useful. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade we will continue to see interest in USB 4 accelerate, predominantly led by the technology sector. As technology never stands still though USB 4 and its various versions will be undoubtedly be usurped by USB 5 which, given the speed increases we’ve already seen, will likely push beyond 100Gbps. There’s also no doubt that in time USB 4 will become the dominant global USB standard for all devices. While USB 4 is still in the Productisation Stage, over the long term it could be enhanced by advances in AI, Materials, and other technologies, however over the longer term it will be superceeded by USB5 as well as possibly other as yet unannounced wireless transmission technologies. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, and forecast out the potential implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 5 6 7 7 9 7 6 9 1997 2010 2019 2021 2026 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT USB 4 STARBURST APPEARANCES: NONE EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 231311institute.com MRL3 /9 3 /10 8 TRL /9 U LTRA LOW FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONS, which is in the Productisation Stage, is the field of research involved with developing ELF and ULF communications systems that are capable of penetrating everything from the deep oceans to complex cave systems. While the technology has been around for decades researchers are now being asked to develop next generation systems that are more deployable and powerful than their predecessors. DEFINITION Ultra Low Frequency Communications are communications technologies which operate at frequencies in the 0.3 to 30 kHz range. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today this technology is being used especially by the world’s militaries to allow them to communicate with their submarine and nuclear submarine fleets. In the future though it is hoped that the technology will provide high speed internet access to assets in the deep oceans, which could bring about the Internet of Ocean Things, and in complex cave systems. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Aerospace and Defence sector, with support from government funding and university grants. In time we will see the technology mature at which point it is unlikely to face any regulatory barriers to adoption. While Ultra Low Frequency Communications are in the Productisation Stage, over the long term they will be enhanced by advances in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Radio, Metamaterials, Quantum Sensors, and other Material and Sensor technologies, but at this point in time it is not clear what they will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, and forecast out the implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 6 7 4 7 8 4 4 9 1944 1952 1962 1992 2038 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘21, ‘22 ULTRA LOW FREQUENCY COMMS EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 232311institute.com MRL9 /9 2 /10 9 TRL /9 V ISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS, which is in the Commercialisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with using the visible electromagnetic spectrum as a means to transmit data. Recently there have been multiple breakthroughs in the field including the development of the fastest deep space communications systems which can run at the Gigabit range, as well as a host of new satellite to intra-satellite laser communications systems which, in time will dramatically improve the data rates and latencies of today’s emerging Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations. DEFINITION Visible Light Communications is the use of the visible light spectrum to transfer data between two points. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today Visible Light Communications is being used to dramatically increase the point to point data transmission speeds between space based systems where visible light communications systems aren’t going to be impacted or limited by clouds or the vagaries of atmospheric weather. Other use cases include navigation and positioning, LiFi, which is a subset of VLC, and the ability to provide wireless communications systems in hazardous environments where RF communications might pose a safety risk or suffer from interference. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade we will continue to see the interest and investment in Visible light Communications increase, primarily led by the Aerospace, Communications, and Defense sectors. Over the longer term this technology will likely play an increasingly significant role as a backbone communications technology to help deliver high speed and resilient global internet connectivity which means that as a technology it has longevity especially as new laser light modulation systems are developed to increase its speed, range, and resilience. While Visible Light Communications is still in the Commercialisation Stage it could be enhanced by advances in Artificial Intelligence, Materials, Optics and Sensors, and other technologies, however over the long term it could be replaced by Data Teleportation and Nil Communication. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, and establish a point of view. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 5 5 8 7 7 3 3 8 1968 1993 2008 2021 2037 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATIONS STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘24 EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 233311institute.com MRL3 /9 7 /10 6 TRL /9 W IFI 7, which is in the Prototype Stage, is the field of research concerned with developing the next generation of WiFi networks which will eventually supersede the WiFi 6 standard. Recently there have been several developments in the field including the release of new chipsets and some of the first real world tests of the technology which when released will be able to accommodate 30 Gbps, triple that of WiFi 6 standard, with sub 10ms latencies. DEFINITION WiFi 7 is the seventh generation of WiFi technology. EXAMPLE USE CASES While there are many use cases for the technology it is going to have to compete with 5G which while slower has much lower latency - something that could be an important differentiator for the gaming community in the consumer space. At the moment it’s expected that most early use cases will be enterprise focused with Immersive Reality use cases being the prime beneficiaries. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the telecommunications and technology sectors. In time we will see Wifi 7 become the dominant WiFi standard, but as with most technologies of its kind it will take a while to roll out. While WiFi 7 is in the Prototype Stage, over the long term it will be enhanced by advances in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Radio, and replaced by WiFi 8. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, experiment with it, and forecast out the implications of the technology. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 6 6 5 8 9 5 6 9 2001 2008 2022 2026 2030 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT WIFI 7 STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 234311institute.com EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. MRL5 /9 7 /10 6 TRL /9 W IGIG, which is in the Prototype Stage and early Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with increasing Wi-Fi speeds to Gigabit and multi-Gigabit speeds while maintaining interoperability with existing Wi-Fi standards using the 60GHz spectrum. One of the biggest challengers researchers in the field face, however, is that while WiGig’s speeds are at least ten times faster than current Wi-Fi standards WiGig’s range is limited to a paultry10 meters, and even though a new standard is emerging that will increase that range to 100 meters the technology will still likely have trouble penetrating internal walls which means consumers will need to buy more access points and Wi-Fi repeaters than they do today. DEFINITION WiGig is a Wi-Fi standard that can support data transfer speeds of 7Gbps or more. EXAMPLE USE CASES Today the first WiGig prototypes are being used as test bed devices to help manufacturers refine the technology before it is commercialised. In the future the primary use cases for the technology will include combining WiGig routers with 5G networks to eliminate the need for fixed line broadband into homes, and increasing the speed and performance of wireless networks within buildings and outdoor spaces which will, just as in the case of 5G, allow consumers to stream 4K and 8K video, Augmented Reality, gaming and Virtual Reality experiences direct to their headsets and other devices. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, primarily led by organisations in the Consumer Electronics and Technology sectors, and industry consortiums. While WiGig is in the Prototype Stage and early Productisation Stage, over the long term it will be enhanced by advances in 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cognitive Radio, but at this point in time it is unclear what will replace it. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, and re-visit it every few years until progress in the space accelerates. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 5 4 4 8 9 5 3 9 2002 2013 2016 2024 2028 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘17, ‘18, ‘19, ‘20, ‘21 WIGIG EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. 235311institute.com MRL4 /9 3 /10 6 TRL /9 X -RAY COMMUNICATIONS, which are in the early Productisation Stage, is the field of research concerned with trying to find new frequencies and ways to communicate over long distances using less power while trying to minimise interference from non-traditional sources such as plasma interference. Recently there have been several interesting developments in the field including space based trials which saw NASA use XCOM technology to enable spacecraft to communicate while re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere at hypersonic speeds - something that is impossible using traditional radio frequency technologies because ordinarily the plasma build up around the spacecraft blocks communications for several minutes. DEFINITION X-Ray Communications is the use of X-Rays to transmit and receive data. EXAMPLE USE CASES X-Ray Communications have much shorter wavelengths than both laser and radio communications and can broadcast in tighter beams which means they can transmit more data using less power making them ideal for space and deep space missions such as the upcoming Mars missions. They are also an ideal communications technology to use for Low Earth Orbit and standard satellite communications, but will also have applications for GPS based communications as well. FUTURE TRAJECTORY AND REPLACABILITY Over the next decade interest in the field will continue to accelerate, and interest and investment will continue to grow at an accelerating rate, albeit from a low base, primarily led by organisations in the aerospace sector. In time we will see X-Ray Communications play a much greater role in space based communications, but it’s unlikely that it will play a significant role in Earth based communications systems because better options exist. While X-Ray Communications are in the early Productisation Stage, over the long term they will be enhanced by advances in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Radio, but at this point in time it is not clear what they will be replaced by. MATTHEW’S RECOMMENDATION In the short to medium term I suggest companies put the technology on their radars, explore the field, establish a point of view, and re-visit it every few years until progress in this space accelerates. 15 SECOND SUMMARY Accessibility Affordability Competition Demonstration Desirability Investment Regulation Viability 2 3 2 6 8 3 2 8 1967 2002 2019 2022 2034 STATUS PRIMARY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS IMPACT X-RAY COMMUNICATIONS STARBURST APPEARANCES: ‘22 236311institute.com EXPLORE MORE. Click or scan me to learn more about this emerging tech. MRL237311institute.comELECTRONICST HE ADVENT of electronics represented a pivotal turning point in human history and today there is no questioning their impact on our society. However, just as everything else changes so too does the field of electronics, and as we look forwards towards a future repleat with a wide variety of new advanced manufacturing and computing technologies it’s these technologies, combined with human ingenuity, that will help open the door to a whole variety of new classes of electronics, from biological and liquid electronics to more exotic forms of electronic systems, which will help transform our society all over again and spur us onwards as we head towards the twenty second century. In this section you will find details of the emerging technologies that made it into this years Griffin Emerging Technology Starburst along with details of other impactful emerging technologies: 1.Bio-Compatible Electronics 2.Biological Electronics 3.Edible Electronics 4.Flexible Electronics 5.Liquid Electronics 6.Molecular Electronics 7.Neuro-Electronics 8.Printed Electronics 9.Quantum Electronics 10.Re-configurable Electronics 11.Self-Healing Electronics 12.Transient Electronics 13.Transparent Electronics In addition to these emerging technologies there are many others that have yet to get an entry in this codex. These include, but are not limited to: 14.Bio-Degradable Electronics 15.Bio-Electronic Circuits 16.Injectable Electronics 17.Nano-Electronics 18.Optoelectronics 19.Organic Optoelectronics 20.Papertronics 21.Printed Electronics 22.Quantum Optoelectronics 23.Wave Electronics 239311institute.com BOOK AN EXPERT CALLNext >