The 猫咪AV continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by an increased focus on environmental sustainability and workplace safety, and the growing importance of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics. In the last three years alone, there have been over 275,000 patents filed and granted in the 猫咪AV, according to 骋濒辞产补濒顿补迟补鈥檚 report on Internet of Things in construction: self-cleaning toilets. .
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However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early emergence to accelerating adoption, before finally stabilizing and reaching maturity.
Identifying where a particular innovation is on this journey, especially those that are in the emerging and accelerating stages, is essential for understanding their current level of adoption and the likely future trajectory and impact they will have.
80+ innovations will shape the 猫咪AV
According to 骋濒辞产补濒顿补迟补鈥檚 Technology Foresights, which plots the S-curve for the 猫咪AV using innovation intensity models built on over 240,000 patents, there are 80+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Within the emerging innovation stage, self-cleaning toilets, and smart waterproofing are disruptive technologies that are in the early stages of application and should be tracked closely. Automated slurry-blast tools, sensor-integrated doors, and robotic excavators are some of the accelerating innovation areas, where adoption has been steadily increasing. Among maturing innovation areas is work vehicle cruise control, which is now well established in the industry.
Innovation S-curve for Internet of Things in the 猫咪AV
Self-cleaning toilets is a key innovation area in Internet of Things
Self-cleaning toilets are toilets that have been designed with features and technologies to efficiently clean themselves after each use without the need for manual cleaning. They have various features such as automated cleaning systems, siphonic flush toilet systems, and jet holes strategically positioned for effective waste evacuation.
骋濒辞产补濒顿补迟补鈥檚 analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 150+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established construction companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of self-cleaning toilets.
Key players in self-cleaning toilets 鈥� a disruptive innovation in the 猫咪AV
鈥楢pplication diversity鈥� measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either 鈥榥iche鈥� or 鈥榙iversified鈥� innovators.
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Toto, a company based in Japan, is the leading filer in the self-cleaning toilet space. Among its leading products is the NEOREST AC 2.0 WASHLET, which is the first product that cleans itself completely. According to the company, in addition to the proven WASHLET technologies, the new NEOREST WASHLET actively cleans the inside of the toilet bowl. Kohler is another key player, and its ContinuousClean toilets feature Revolution 360庐 flushing technology powered by an AquaPiston庐 flush engine.
In terms of application diversity, Toto leads the pack, while Kohler and Guangdong Dongpeng stood in the second and third positions, respectively.
By means of geographic reach, RTX held the top position, followed by Masco and Sacmi Imola.
To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the 猫咪AV, access 骋濒辞产补濒顿补迟补鈥檚 latest thematic research report on .
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