Gesture Recognition and Touchless Sensing Global Market Report 2024

The primary offerings within gesture recognition and touchless sensing encompass biometric and sanitary equipment. Biometric equipment denotes devices that authenticate individuals based on distinct facial features, signatures, fingerprints, or iris patterns, serving various functions like logging health data and verifying user identities. These technologies, including touch-based and touchless solutions, find applications across automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, advertising, defense, finance, government, and other sectors.

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The global gesture recognition and touchless sensing market has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $16.84 billion in 2023 to $20.36 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0%. Historical growth can be attributed to the early innovations in human-machine interaction, the integration of gesture controls within automotive systems, the diverse applications within healthcare and medicine, the integration of such technology into commercial and retail sectors, and the expansion of smart home automation technologies.

The global gesture recognition and touchless sensing market is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.94 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period stems from applications within entertainment and gaming, emphasis on hygiene and sanitary solutions, integration with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the increasing use of contactless payment and retail applications, and the expanding adoption within the automotive industry. Major trends expected during this period encompass applications in healthcare and medical settings, innovations in sensing technologies, the growing prominence of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications, and an expanded presence within consumer electronics sectors.

The expanding usage within the automotive sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market. These technologies offer solutions to reduce distractions for drivers, streamlining controls and reducing the need for physical interaction with screens. For instance, based on data from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in August 2023, the total vehicle production in the United States rose to 11.77 million units in July, up from 10.91 million units in June, indicating the driving force of automotive industry growth on gesture recognition and touchless sensing technologies.

The increasing adoption of contactless transactions in point-of-sale (POS) applications is poised to fuel the growth of gesture recognition and touchless sensing markets. Contactless transactions in POS applications involve payment methods where customers complete transactions without physically touching the terminal. This trend, driven by hygiene and convenience concerns, extends to various applications, including gesture recognition and touchless sensing technologies. For example, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported in September 2023 that tap-to-pay usage at POS in the U.S. is on the rise due to widespread adoption of NFC technology in mobile devices and terminals, with projections of a significant 150% growth in digital wallet tap-to-pay transactions by 2028. Hence, the increased adoption of contactless transactions is expected to propel the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market.

Technological advancements stand as a significant trend shaping the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market. Leading companies in this market are actively introducing innovative products to maintain their competitive edge. For instance, Boréas Technologies, a Canada-based technology company, launched an innovative piezo sensor in May 2021, integrating finger-sensing technology for smartphones. This sensor enables various actions such as taps, swipes, clicks, and multi-level force clicks, offering a highly customizable haptic experience.

Key companies in the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market are focused on developing advanced products like gesture recognition digital displays. These displays utilize sensors and software to interpret and respond to human gestures, enabling users to interact with digital content via hand or body movements without physically touching the display surface. For instance, in November 2022, Hyundai Mobis Company, a South Korean automotive component manufacturer, introduced Quick Menu Selection, an onboard digital display technology featuring gesture recognition. This technology allows users to effortlessly open frequently used menus through hand gestures and taps, enhancing driving safety by minimizing distractions and ensuring a more convenient use of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.
In November 2021, Qualcomm, a prominent US-based semiconductor technology company, finalized the acquisition of Clay AIR, an innovative hand-tracking and gesture-recognition company headquartered in Paris. This strategic move by Qualcomm coincided with the launch of its pioneering Spaces developer platform. This groundbreaking platform empowers developers to create and innovate software and immersive experiences specifically designed for AR (augmented reality) glasses powered by Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology. With the incorporation of Clay AIR's expertise in hand-tracking and gesture recognition, Qualcomm aims to enhance the capabilities of its AR glasses and elevate the potential for immersive user experiences within this burgeoning market.

Major companies operating in the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market report are Microsoft Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., Apple Inc., Google LLC, Sony Depthsensing Solutions SA, Infineon Technologies AG, Cognitec Systems GmbH, GestureTek Systems Inc., OmniVision Technologies Inc., IrisGuard UK Ltd., Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Inc., Eyesight Technologies Ltd., Crossmatch Technologies Inc., Omron Corporation, SoftKinetic International SA, Prime Sense Limited, Texas Instruments Inc., Cipla Ltd., XYZ Interactive Technologies Inc., Elliptic Laboratories ASA, PMD Technologies AG, Oblong Industries Inc., Ultraleap Limited, PointGrab Ltd., Leap Motion Inc., Pyreos Limited, Xilinx Inc., MicroVision Inc., Melexis NV, Vayyar Imaging Ltd., Cognitivesignals, and Cognivue Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market share in 2023. The regions covered in the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the gesture recognition and touchless sensing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gesture recognition and touchless sensing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing motion control services, perceptual computing user interface services, gesture control services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The gesture recognition and touchless sensing market also include sales of sensing equipment such as optical sensors, physiological identifiers, and ultrasonic sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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