A novel approach to augment technology radmapping through systematic innovation intelligence: a case of UAV technologies

Abstract

Technology roadmapping has been employed for years as an important tool for managing technology and innovation. The latest discussions in technology roadmapping go beyond the T-plan, which is the most popular roadmapping process based on a few workshops of experts. Developing data-driven approaches to modernize this roadmapping process is an active area of research. In parallel with these efforts, we explore a new unified approach in this study by integrating an innovation intelligence process into roadmapping. This systematic innovation intelligence process incorporates relevant patent and publication data, and its methodology is based on topic modeling and type-2 fuzzy sets. Through this unified approach, we provide an augmented technology roadmapping schema that involves technology trendiness infographics. This study illustrates how this approach is executed by providing a case study on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies. © 2023, International Journal of Systematic Innovation. All Rights Reserved.