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Smart Machines: Technologies and Global MarketsNEW YORK, April 7, 2016 /PRNewsiwre/ -- STUDY BACKGROUND The possibilities and challenges created by "smart" machines replacing humans have been a staple of science fiction for nearly 150 years, beginning with Samuel Butler's novel Erewhon. Since then, the theme of smart machines has been developed in numerous books and films, most of which portray smart machines either as mankind's helpers (e.g., Isaac Asimov's Robot books), its equal partners (Star Trek: The Next Generation's Lt. Commander Data) or its implacable enemies (The Terminator's Skynet ). STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Amid the debate about the benefits and risks of smart machines, or the effects they might have on society or the economy, the goal of this report is more concrete. Its goal is both to provide the reader with an understanding of the technologies that will influence the future size and structure of the market for smart machines and related technologies. Specific objectives include: Identifying smart machine products and related technologies with the greatest commercial potential over the next ten years (2016 to 2026). Analyzing the key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for these products and technologies over the next ten years. Estimating the current and future demand for smart machine products and enabling technologies. Ascertaining which companies are best positioned to meet this demand, because of proprietary technologies, strategic alliances or other advantages. Read the full report: http://www.reportlinker.com/p02118436-summary/view-report.html About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. http://www.reportlinker.com __________________________ Contact Clare: [email protected] US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smart-machines-technologies-and-global-markets-300248268.html SOURCE Reportlinker |