Role of innovative technology in today’s world

Start the response with a brief background of yourself that aligns with your career goals, (introduce yourself as someone who works in the logistics field) and then consider the following questions:
What is the role of innovative technology in today’s world?
What drives innovative technology development?
What are some examples of innovative technologies?
Discuss your thoughts on these questions supporting your findings and ideas with references from relevant articles in the news media and/or the Web.