High tech

Mid-tech could be understood as an inclusive middle that combines the efficiency and versatility of digital/automated technology with low-tech's potential for autonomy and resilience.

[8] High tech, as opposed to high-touch, may refer to self-service experiences that do not require human interaction.

[9] The phrase was used in a 1958 The New York Times story advocating "atomic energy" for Europe: "... Western Europe, with its dense population and its high technology ...."[10] Robert Metz used the term in a financial column in 1969, saying Arthur H. Collins of Collins Radio "controls a score of high technology patents in a variety of fields"[11] and in a 1971 article used the abbreviated form, "high tech".

[13] It is based on the intensity of research and development activities used in these industries within OECD countries, resulting in four distinct categories.

[14] In the 21st century, the high tech industry is a significant part of several advanced economies.