The WIPO Technology Trends report on the Future of Transportation dives into the transformative changes reshaping the transportation sector. In a world where sustainability and digitalization are driving forces, understanding the future of transportation is more critical than ever. Drawing on original analysis of patent and scientific data, this report aims to inspire action to drive the development of sustainable, efficient and connected transportation systems that benefit the entire world.
- Foreword
- About the contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Executive summary: Unveiling tomorrow's journeys
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Image: WIPO 1 Introduction
This chapter outlines our research methodology and the need to use a diverse range of data sources beyond just patents to see the bigger picture and wider context. It then discusses the twin concepts of "market pull" and "technology push" and how innovation thrives on the synergy between the two.
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Image: WIPO 2 Overview of transportation and its megatrends
There are a wide range of different modes of transportation across the transport modalities of Land, Sea, Air and Space. In this chapter these are discussed along with two megatrends in particular that are the primary drivers of change within the transportation sector. The critical technologies that align with two megatrends are then broadly categorized into four primary technology trend clusters.
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Image: WIPO 3 IP and technology trends shaping the future of transportation
Global patenting activity in the four different technology trends across the four principal transport modalities is analyzed in this chapter, looking at patent growth, technology trajectories, and the top inventor locations and patent owners. Beyond patents, analysis of trademark and industrial design data helps to see the bigger picture and the important role that intellectual property plays in shaping innovation in the transportation sector.
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Image: WIPO 4 Exploring transport modalities
This chapter provides an overview of the global patent landscapes relating to the four principal transport modalities discussed – Land, Sea, Air and Space. A more detailed deep-dive analysis of each of modality can be found in the four technical annexes that accompany this report.
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Image: WIPO 5 Emerging technologies in transportation
Emerging technologies refer to new, innovative technologies in the early stages of development or adoption, often representing advancements that could significantly impact industries, societies, or economies. In this chapter we identify and analyze two emerging technologies in each of the four principal transport modalities of Land, Sea, Air and Space.
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Image: WIPO 6 Glimpse into the future of transportation
In this chapter a synthesis of the main findings of the analysis in this report is provided based on the prevailing innovation dynamics. Challenges and opportunities for the transportation sector are discussed along with considerations for its different stakeholders. The road ahead to 2030 from a technology and innovation perspective is explored, and short stories for the future in 2050 and beyond are envisaged.
- Acronyms
- Bibliography
- Appendix
- Copyright notice