About 500 of some 22,000 commodity classification codes used in reporting United States merchandise trade that meet the following criteria:

• The code contains products whose technology is from a recognized high technology field (e.g., biotechnology).
• These products represent leading edge technology in that field.
• Such products constitute a significant part of all items covered in the selected classification code.

This product and commodity-based measure of advanced technology differs from broader NAICS industry-based measures which include all goods produced by a particular industry group, regardless of the level of technology embodied in the goods. ATP classifications are assigned by the Economic Indicators Division of the U.S. Census Bureau. The Advanced Technology Product Code Descriptions page lists general ATP definitions.

A machine’s ability to mimic intelligent human behavior.

The use of mechanical or electronic devices to automatically operate apparatuses, processes, or systems in lieu of humans.

All expenditures during the year for both new and used structures (excluding land) and equipment chargeable to asset accounts for which depreciation or amortization accounts are ordinarily maintained.

New and/or used computer hardware, software, furniture, fixtures, computers, desks, chairs, automobiles, machinery, robotic equipment, and specialized equipment for business use.

Programming and equipping industrial robots in order for them to be able to execute particular tasks automatically.

An application of artificial intelligence (AI) where machines receive data and learn from experiences rather than through explicit programming.

A branch of engineering dedicated to the design, construction, and operation of robots in automation.

Automatically controlled and reprogrammable machines capable of performing a series of complex tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously.