Critical & Emerging Technology
Accelerating the critical & emerging technologies that will shape tomorrow
IEEE Standards accelerate the development and adoption of transformative technologies. Through work in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, digital twins, robotics, immersive technologies, and next-generation connectivity, IEEE SA supports innovation while fostering interoperability and scalability across industries.
Collaboration & Pre-Standardization
Emerging technologies evolve quickly. IEEE SA brings together experts and stakeholders to explore emerging needs, develop shared approaches, and identify opportunities for future standards and solutions.
Evaluation Techniques for Multi-Agent Systems
Developing trusted evaluation methods for collaborative AI systems tackling complex real-world challenges.
Standardization Roadmap on Quantum Applications
Bringing stakeholders together to identify standards needs and accelerate real-world quantum applications.
User Experience in WLAN Networks
Advancing wireless networking technologies that improve connectivity, reliability, and the user experience.
IEEE 802 Network Enhancements for the Next Decade (Nendica)
Exploring future networking needs to help shape next-generation IEEE 802 standards.
Featured Standards
Consensus-based standards help emerging technologies move from innovation toward scalable and interoperable implementation.
IEEE P2975™
IEEE Standard for Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Attributes
IEEE P2959™
IEEE Standard for Technical Requirements of Standard-Oriented Knowledge Graphs
IEEE P7009™
IEEE Standard for Fail-Safe Design of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems
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IEEE P7009™
IEEE Standard for Fail-Safe Design of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems
IEEE 2846™
IEEE Standard for Assumptions in Safety-Related Models for Automated Driving Systems
IEEE 1609™ Series
IEEE Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE)
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IEEE 2413™
IEEE Standard for an Architectural Framework for the Internet of Things (IoT)
IEEE P1451.99™
IEEE Standard for Harmonization of Internet of Things (IoT) Systems Interactions
IEEE 802.15.4™
IEEE Standard for Low-Rate Wireless Networks
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Digital Twins
IEEE 3144™
IEEE Standard for Digital Twin Maturity Model and Assessment Methodology in Industry
IEEE 2806™
IEEE Standard for System Architecture of Digital Representation for Physical Objects in Factory Environments
IEEE 2807™
IEEE Standard for Framework of Knowledge Graphs
Extended Reality
IEEE 2048.101™
IEEE Standard for Augmented Reality on Mobile Devices
IEEE P7030™
Recommended Practice for Ethical Assessment of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies
IEEE P2874™
Standard for Spatial Web Protocol, Architecture and Governance
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IEEE 1872™
IEEE Standard Ontologies for Robotics and Automation
IEEE 1873™
IEEE Standard for Robot Map Data Representation for Navigation
IEEE P2751™
IEEE Standard 3D Map Data Representation for Robotics and Automation
IEEE 802.11™
Wireless LAN (WLAN) MAC and PHY Specifications
IEEE 802.15.4™
IEEE Standard for Low-Rate Wireless Networks
IEEE P1918.1™
Tactile Internet: Architecture, Functions, and Technical Assumptions
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Resources
The Future of Connectivity: From Networks to Intelligent, Trusted Infrastructure
Explores how connectivity is evolving through AI, terrestrial and satellite systems, open network architectures, cybersecurity, and data interoperability.
Three Foundational Technology Trends to Watch in 2025
Highlights key technology trends shaping the future and explores their potential impact across emerging and foundational technology areas.
Quantum Technologies for Emerging and Future Applications
Explores emerging quantum technologies, applications, and standardization needs across areas including quantum computing, communications, and more.