Tingkat Kesiapterapan Teknologi

Summary

This lecture explores the concept of Technology Readiness Level (TKT), a systematic method for assessing the maturity of a technology. TKT ranges from level 1 (basic research) to level 9 (fully operational technology ready for use). The speaker explains how TKT helps determine the status, map the development, evaluate research, reduce risks, and increase the use of research outcomes. Examples from various fields, including engineering and NASA’s TRL system, illustrate the application of TKT. The lecture concludes with a reference to the Peraturan Menteri Riset Teknologi dan Pendidikan Tinggi for detailed guidelines on TKT indicators.

Takeaways

• 😀 TKT (Technology Readiness Level) measures the maturity and readiness of a technology for adoption by users such as governments, industries, and society.
• 😀 TKT ranges from level 1 to level 9, where each level represents a stage of development from basic research to full operational use.
• 😀 TKT 1 to TKT 3 refers to basic research, where the technology's fundamental principles are being studied and established.
• 😀 TKT 4 to TKT 6 involves applied research, including component validation, testing in relevant environments, and prototype demonstrations.
• 😀 TKT 7 to TKT 9 focuses on development, demonstrating the technology in real environments, with TKT 9 representing technology that is fully operational and ready for mass production.
• 😀 The goal of TKT is to assess the current status of a technology and map out its readiness for implementation in industries and public use.
• 😀 TKT helps in evaluating research programs, identifying areas where technologies might fail, and reducing risks associated with their deployment.
• 😀 The application of TKT is not limited to a specific field but can be used across various sectors, including engineering, agriculture, fisheries, health, and social sciences.
• 😀 At each level, there are specific indicators that define whether a technology is ready to move to the next stage.
• 😀 Understanding TKT helps avoid premature deployment of technology and minimizes the risk of failure when scaling from laboratory conditions to real-world applications.

Q & A

What is TKT (Tingkat Kesiap Terapan Teknologi)?

TKT, or Technology Readiness Level (TRL), is a systematic measure used to assess the maturity or readiness of a technology. It evaluates the stage of development of a technology and its ability to be adopted by users, including governments, industries, and society.

How is TKT measured?

TKT is measured on a scale from 1 to 9. Each level represents a different stage in the development process, ranging from basic research (TKT 1) to fully operational technology proven in real-world conditions (TKT 9).

What is the purpose of assessing TKT?

The purpose of assessing TKT is to determine the current status of a technology, help map its readiness for adoption, evaluate its development process, reduce risks of failure, and enhance the utilization of research and development outcomes.

What are the key goals of TKT?

The key goals of TKT are: 1) To understand the current status of the technology. 2) To help in mapping its development. 3) To evaluate and minimize the risks of failure. 4) To improve the utilization of research results.

What does TKT Level 1 represent?

TKT Level 1 represents the basic principles of the technology, which have been researched and documented. At this level, the technology is still in the initial phase of theoretical exploration.

What happens at TKT Level 4?

At TKT Level 4, component or subsystem validation occurs in a laboratory setting. This stage marks the transition from basic research to applied research, where the technology is tested in controlled environments.

What is the significance of TKT Level 9?

TKT Level 9 signifies that the technology has been proven through successful operation in real-world conditions, demonstrating its full readiness for widespread use by the public or industry.

Which fields can benefit from TKT?

TKT can be applied across a variety of fields, including hard engineering, software engineering, agriculture, fisheries, livestock, healthcare, and more. Essentially, it is applicable to any technology development process.

How does TKT help reduce the risks of failure in technology deployment?

By progressing through the TKT levels, technologies undergo rigorous testing and validation at each stage, ensuring that risks associated with deploying an untested or insufficiently developed technology are minimized.

Can you explain the role of documentation in TKT Level 9?

At TKT Level 9, complete documentation of the entire development process is required. This includes testing, operational data, estimated production costs, and a comparison with competitor technologies, ensuring transparency and readiness for market deployment.