Our Scans · (LF.8) Decent Work and Growth · Weekly Summary

• [New] Sub-goals within Goal 3 include the creation of robots that 1) 90% of citizens will feel comfortable engaging with by 2030, 2) work in remote and dangerous locations by 2050, and 3) autonomously innovate by 2050. Robohub
• [New] Digital geotechnics, particularly the integration of geotechnical ground models within BIM workflows and the deployment of continuous subsurface monitoring platforms, represents the geotechnical services industry's highest-margin growth frontier through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Agentic AI and inference-heavy workloads are set to supercharge front-end networks growth, with Dell'Oro calling out nearly 40% CAGR in new opportunities. The Art of CTO
• [New] Global mobile data traffic is projected to increase from 146 EB per month in 2025 to 328 EB per month by 2031, reflecting the rapid growth of cloud workloads, AI applications, and connected devices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Asia region is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate, with a CAGR of around 9% from 2026 to 2032, facilitated by increasing urbanization and governmental support for technological innovation in countries such as China and India. 6wresearch
• [New] The healthcare sector is expected to utilize delivery UAVs for 30% of operations by 2032, reflecting a key application growth. / USA 6wresearch
• [New] The anticipated 14% growth in exercise science and athletic training roles through 2032 points to strong demand driven by healthcare, sports performance, and wellness sectors. Research.com
• [New] Investment in industrial robots will accelerate markedly over the next decade, from annual growth that now averages 2 to 3% to around 10%. Robohub
• [New] The use of advanced industrial robots is nearing the point of takeoff, a development that could power a new wave of productivity growth in many industries and lead to changes of up to 5 percentage points in the cost competitiveness of major export economies relative to the U.S.. Robohub
• [New] Leading Endpoint Device: Workstations & laptops are anticipated to be the leading endpoint device, accounting for over 55% of the revenue share in 2026, supported by their widespread enterprise usage and increased exposure to cyber threats in remote and hybrid work environments. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest Growing Region - Asia Pacific is set to register the highest CAGR through 2033, fueled by universal health coverage expansion, China's drug access reforms, India's generic drug manufacturing leadership, and rapid e-pharmacy growth across Southeast Asia. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The burgers segment is experiencing the fastest growth with a CAGR of 7.5% from 2026 to 2032, driven by the burgeoning demand for ready-to-eat meals and convenience foods among younger demographics. 6wresearch
• [New] Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are anticipated to record the fastest growth throughout the forecast period, reflecting increasing efforts to diversify global supply chains beyond traditional processing hubs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Rising demand for critical battery minerals is expected to remain the primary growth driver, supported by accelerating electric vehicle production and the global transition toward clean energy technologies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The online segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 8.74% during 2026-2034. Straits Research
• [New] Ping An Insurance has piloted AI-assisted underwriting tools for pet health policies, and broader digitization of insurance distribution via super-apps positions China for above-regional-average growth into 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Direct-to-consumer digital platforms and increasing veterinary cost transparency are converting latent demand into active policy purchases, with premium growth expected to remain robust through 2033. / USA Persistence Market Research
• [New] Passenger EV sales are forecast to more than double between 2025 and 2035, with growth broadening beyond Vietnam and Thailand as Malaysia and Indonesia gain share. Fitch Solutions
• The AI segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 39.6% during 2026-2034, supported by rapid advancements in machine learning, predictive analytics, and autonomous decision-making systems. Straits Research
• The healthcare and life sciences segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 38.6% during 2026-2034, supported by growing adoption of digital patient models, medical device simulation, and personalized healthcare solutions. Straits Research
• The system segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.4% during 2026-2034, supported by rising adoption of smart factories, intelligent infrastructure, and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. Straits Research
• The system twin segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.5% during 2026-2034, supported by rising demand for enterprise-wide digital transformation, smart factories, and integrated operational management. Straits Research
• The manufacturing process planning segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 36.5% during 2026-2034, supported by the rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, industrial automation, and smart factory initiatives. Straits Research

Last updated: 24 August 2026