Abstract
This annex details the status of key frontier technologies, to help analyse the impact of these technologies on sustainable development. Frontier technologies present economic and social opportunities as well as challenges, thus the key features and status of these technologies need to be well understood. This annex covers relevant technical and commercial aspects such as R&D, prices and market structure. The developments in frontier technologies have been so rapid that this attempt can only serve as a snapshot, but it could still offer a good starting point to discuss the potential effects of these technologies on society. Among various frontier technologies, 11 are covered in this annex: AI, IoT, big data, blockchain, 5G, 3D printing, robotics, drones, gene editing, nanotechnology and solar PV.
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