Development of Business Models for the Robot Industry in the Convergence Age

컨버전스 시대의 로봇산업 비즈니스 모델 개발

  • Seo, Kwang-Kyu (Department of Industrial Information & Systems Engineering, Sangmyung University)
  • 서광규 (상명대학교 산업정보시스템공학과)
  • Published : 2008.05.22

Abstract

In this paper, we develop business models for the robot industry that facilitates to explore new business opportunities in the convergence age. Considering the trend of convergence society, we analyze the market drivers. Analyzing market dynamics and value chain, we design a set of the business model for the robot industry focused on u-health robots. In addition, we describe the evolution path of the proposed business model in terms of technology development and market. Finally, we develop a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of the business model.

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