List of emerging technologies

In the history of technology, the following list of emerging technologies, the character of which comprise cutting-edge developments,represent contemporary advances and innovation around the 21st century in various fields of technology. Emerging technologies are those technical innovations which represent progressive developments within a field for competitive advantage.However, the opinion on the degree of impact, status, and economic viability of several emerging technologies vary. There is an ongoing public policy debate over many emerging technologies and their implications for society.
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1 Energy technologies
2 Transportation
3 Information Technology
4 Biotechnology, Bioinformatis
5 Robotics and applied mechanics
6 Material science
7 Others