Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain Knowledge
Cross-domain knowledge can stimulate radical concept generation (RCG), but there is a lack of guidance to utilize the cross-domain knowledge for RCG. This paper proposes an effective process of RCG in four steps: (1) Identifying radical technology opportunities based on analysis of the dynamic relat...
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| description | Cross-domain knowledge can stimulate radical concept generation (RCG), but there is a lack of guidance to utilize the cross-domain knowledge for RCG. This paper proposes an effective process of RCG in four steps: (1) Identifying radical technology opportunities based on analysis of the dynamic relationship between demand and technical performances; (2) Applying laws and lines of the technological system evolution to determine the search direction of cross-domain knowledge in a qualitative perspective; (3) Taking the minimum complementary distance measure for appropriate cross-domain knowledge in a quantitative perspective; (4) Forming radical concepts using the cross-domain knowledge as inspirations. The method reduces risks and costs caused by uncertainty in RCG and has potential to fertilize research on radical innovation and knowledge-based innovation. A radical concept of gas generator demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed method. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-742f8365f6874c14854518e4e2b92e412023-11-23T09:55:15ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-05-011210492910.3390/app12104929Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain KnowledgeJunlei Zhang0Runhua Tan1School of Economics and Management, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, ChinaCross-domain knowledge can stimulate radical concept generation (RCG), but there is a lack of guidance to utilize the cross-domain knowledge for RCG. This paper proposes an effective process of RCG in four steps: (1) Identifying radical technology opportunities based on analysis of the dynamic relationship between demand and technical performances; (2) Applying laws and lines of the technological system evolution to determine the search direction of cross-domain knowledge in a qualitative perspective; (3) Taking the minimum complementary distance measure for appropriate cross-domain knowledge in a quantitative perspective; (4) Forming radical concepts using the cross-domain knowledge as inspirations. The method reduces risks and costs caused by uncertainty in RCG and has potential to fertilize research on radical innovation and knowledge-based innovation. A radical concept of gas generator demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed method.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/10/4929radical innovation (RI)radical concept generation (RCG)cross-domain knowledgeradical technology opportunitytechnological system evolutiontechnological distance measurement |
| spellingShingle | Junlei Zhang Runhua Tan Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain Knowledge Applied Sciences radical innovation (RI) radical concept generation (RCG) cross-domain knowledge radical technology opportunity technological system evolution technological distance measurement |
| title | Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain Knowledge |
| title_full | Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain Knowledge |
| title_fullStr | Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain Knowledge |
| title_full_unstemmed | Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain Knowledge |
| title_short | Radical Concept Generation Inspired by Cross-Domain Knowledge |
| title_sort | radical concept generation inspired by cross domain knowledge |
| topic | radical innovation (RI) radical concept generation (RCG) cross-domain knowledge radical technology opportunity technological system evolution technological distance measurement |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/10/4929 |
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