Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Description
Technological breakthroughs have taken place since the dawn of human awareness, but 21st-century innovation occurs at an unprecedented, seemingly rapid-fire, pace. This program showcases examples of innovation that are visible in industry today and their implications for the future. Beginning with an exploration of the basic concept of innovation, the video presents several concise case studies. These include the evolution of home video, from Betamax to VHS to Blu-ray, and the introduction of the Aurora 101, a solar-powered race car that is still in the developing stages. Nine widely recognized steps in the innovation process are explained in detail.
Runtime
26 min
Subjects
- Cyberspace (95)
- Technology (1161)
- Mechanical engineering (172)
- Information society (81)
- Robotics (86)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2009
Database
Films on Demand
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