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title: ToolRouter — Use Case
description: Step-by-step guide for a real-world ToolRouter use case with agent-specific instructions.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/deep-research/use-cases/investigate-technology-trends
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# Investigate Technology Trends

Technology moves fast enough that missing a trend can render your product obsolete and catching one early can define your next decade of growth. But separating genuine technological shifts from hype requires digging through research papers, adoption data, industry analysis, and expert opinions -- not just reading headlines.

ToolRouter's deep-research tool conducts comprehensive technology trend analysis by synthesizing information from technical publications, patent filings, venture capital activity, developer community discussions, and industry analyst reports. The result is a nuanced view of where a technology actually is in its adoption curve, not where the marketing says it is.

This is critical for CTOs making technology bets, product managers planning roadmaps, venture capitalists evaluating technology-driven startups, and strategy teams assessing disruption risk. The depth of research helps you distinguish between technologies that are genuinely ready for production adoption and those that are still years away despite the hype.

**Tool:** [Deep Research](https://toolrouter.com/tools/deep-research)
**Skills:** research

## Agent Guides

- [How to Investigate Technology Trends with Claude](https://toolrouter.com/tools/deep-research/use-cases/investigate-technology-trends/claude): Guide for Claude
- [How to Investigate Technology Trends with ChatGPT](https://toolrouter.com/tools/deep-research/use-cases/investigate-technology-trends/chatgpt): Guide for ChatGPT
- [How to Investigate Technology Trends with Copilot](https://toolrouter.com/tools/deep-research/use-cases/investigate-technology-trends/copilot): Guide for Copilot
- [How to Investigate Technology Trends with OpenClaw](https://toolrouter.com/tools/deep-research/use-cases/investigate-technology-trends/openclaw): Guide for OpenClaw
