Study on Assessment Model for Emerging Technology Maturity

Abstract

Technology maturity refers to the general availability of individual technology or technology systems in the research and development process. Emerging technology is a kind of technology which is developing or newly appeared, though the great impact it may have on economic structure or the development in one or several industries, it also shows the uncertainty in marketing, management and other aspects. Thus, the evaluation of technology maturity has become an important part of emerging technology forecasting and technology foresight. By studying the assessment method of technology maturity of weapon equipment which is developed by Department of Defense of United States, this paper will present a useful reference to establish assessment model for technology maturity in emerging technology area.