Disruptive technologies that lead industrial change have many characteristics, including technological breakthrough, product substitution, market universality, and industrial transformation. All of these have a profound impact on social development and people's lives. First, from the industry and technology perspectives, this study proposes the connotation and selection of disruptive technologies that lead industrial change. Next, the corresponding index evaluation system is established. Finally, through two rounds of questionnaire surveys utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods, this study selects approximately 20 disruptive technologies that are currently leading industrial change; subsequent analysis provides support for a further study on the relationship between disruptive technology and the industrial revolution, as well as technical forecasting.
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