Humanitarian technology is an interdisciplinary research field and conceptual framework that investigates the development, application, and implications of technological tools and systems within humanitarian contexts and crisis response operations. This field examines how technologies, particularly emerging innovations, can enhance the efficacy, speed, and safety of aid delivery and improve outcomes, while critically analyzing the associated ethical, governance, security, and socio-technical challenges, risks, vulnerabilities, and potential disruptions to established humanitarian principles and structures. Its significance lies in informing the strategic foresight, responsible development, and effective deployment of technology to navigate complex crises and transform humanitarian action.