DIGITAL INNOVATIONS

IMPACT ON KSA ECO SYSTEM

The digital world has grown to become crucial to the functioning of society. Across the globe, the pace of digital transformation is accelerating. This research priority will focus on four major local and worldwide essential R&D areas: Aligned to KSA economic, societal and industrial priorities, The Digital Transformation Strategy will guide KSA on its journey to 2025. It will deliver benefits and meet the expectations of the Saudi economy & society as specified in SAUDI VISION 2030. KSA aims to improve livability in Saudi cities, achieving environmental sustainability, improve the quality of services, and improve the urban landscape. KSA also developed Digital Saudi 2030, comprehensive knowledge and business platform for digital transformation.

IMPACT ON R&D TRENDS

This priority area is well aligned to broader, international R&D trends. The Socio-economic impact of the digital revolution has been large worldwide. The digital revolution radically changed the way individuals and companies interact. Software services and manufacturing and rapidly dropping technology costs made possible innovations in all aspects of the industry and everyday life.

 ACTIVITY 1: ADVANCING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN DELIVERING EFFICIENT HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE

DESCRIPTION: Healthcare industry has been slow to join the global digital revolution. New tools and technologies are needed to make waves across the healthcare system and hold great promise to transform the delivery of health services in the near future.

 ACTIVITY 2: EMBRACING THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNIQUES FOR CROWD MANAGEMENT

DESCRIPTION: Airports, shopping malls, sports stadiums, amusement parks crowds tend to create safety challenges. Without successful crowd control management, the result ranges from unpleasant to dangerous. Research includes techniques such as: wayfinding optimization, queue management, temporary closures, rapid deployment, and customer flow management.

 ACTIVITY 3:  INCREASE THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN NEW URBANIZATION TO SUPPORT INDUSTRIALIZATION

DESCRIPTION: More than 70% of the world's population will live in cities in 2030. Technology innovation plays an important role in the process of urbanization. Creative research, technology and innovation will create friendlier environment with more efficient energy use.

 ACTIVITY 4: APPLY UNDERSTANDING OF ROBOTICS INFLUENCE IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

DESCRIPTION: More research and innovation is required for the future design, manufacture, and use of robots for personal and commercial use. While we’re yet to see robot assistants in every home, technological advances have made robots increasingly complex and sophisticated. They are used in fields as wide-ranging as manufacturing, health and safety, and human assistance.