抄録
Materials are, by definition, substances that are used. It follows that utility (Um) is also an essential factor in evaluating intelligent materials. The Um value reflects the degree of development of the material. Developing original concepts for ideal intelligent materials calls for bold, imaginative and broad based thinking. This paper proposes guidelines for the evaluation of materials intelligence (Ih) by analogy with human intelligence functions. Taking into consideration of the Ih and Um values, we also define and evaluate a potential (μh) of intelligent materials. Furthermore, we suggest an impact intelligence (Ii) and an impact potential (μi) for materials from the point of view of future industrial impact. The premise of the paper is that the concept of intelligent materials will be one of the dominant factors in breakthrough technologies of the future.
