Automotive Gesture Recognition Market Report 2025

This Automotive Gesture Recognition market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The automotive gesture recognition market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2 billion in 2024 to $2.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for enhanced user interfaces in vehicles, the rise of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), growing emphasis on driver safety and convenience, advancements in sensor technologies, and the shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles.

The automotive gesture recognition market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising consumer demand for seamless and intuitive human-machine interfaces, ongoing development of fully autonomous vehicles, increasing focus on enhancing the in-car experience in electric vehicles, expansion of smart vehicle technologies, a heightened awareness of environmental sustainability driving the adoption of advanced automotive features. Major trends in the forecast period include the integration of gesture recognition systems in electric and autonomous vehicles, development in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, expansion of touchless technology, and proliferation of in-vehicle infotainment systems utilizing gesture controls.

The increasing consumer demand for connected vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the automotive gesture recognition market. Connected vehicles are sophisticated cars equipped with technology that allows communication with external systems and devices. This demand is fueled by a focus on safety, enhanced convenience, and improved driving experiences. Gesture recognition technology allows drivers to control vehicle functions without physical contact, reducing distractions and increasing safety. It also assists drivers with disabilities, improves accessibility, and integrates with AI to offer personalized and adaptive user experiences. For example, a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a US-based non-profit organization, projected in August 2022 that there would be 3.5 million autonomous vehicles on American roads by 2025, with the number expected to rise to 4.5 million by 2030. As a result, the growing consumer interest in connected vehicles is propelling the automotive gesture recognition market.

Leading companies in the automotive gesture recognition market are focusing on advanced biometric facial recognition to offer personalized driving experiences and facilitate seamless interaction with in-car systems. This technology uses cameras and algorithms to identify vehicle occupants based on their facial features. For instance, in January 2024, Continental AG, a Germany-based automotive manufacturer, introduced the Face Authentication Display, a two-stage access control system that employs advanced biometric technology for enhanced vehicle security and user convenience. The system, integrated discreetly behind the driver’s display console, features a high-contrast organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen that preserves the vehicle’s sleek design while using its pixels for facial identification. It supports facial recognition both inside and outside the vehicle, improving security by preventing unauthorized access and allowing control over entry for family members. Additionally, it prevents children from starting the engine, adding an extra layer of safety.

In January 2023, PreAct Technologies Inc., a US-based developer specializing in near-field software-definable flash lidar, acquired Gestoos SA for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance PreAct’s ability to provide advanced sensor solutions across multiple sectors, including automotive, robotics, and industrial applications. Gestoos SA, a Spain-based company, specializes in gesture recognition technology for the automotive industry.

Major companies operating in the automotive gesture recognition market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Continental AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, NVIDIA Corporation, Avnet Inc., Valeo India Private Limited, Texas Instruments Incorporated, STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Harman International Industries Incorporated, Zebra Technologies Corporation, IDEMIA, Synaptics Inc., Omnivision Technologies Inc., Cognex Corporation, Visage Technologies, Ultraleap Limited, LeddarTech Inc., Motion Gestures.

North America was the largest region in the automotive gesture recognition market in 2023. The regions covered in the automotive gesture recognition market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive gesture recognition market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Automotive gesture recognition technology allows drivers and passengers to operate vehicle systems using hand gestures or body movements without the need to touch physical controls. This technology employs sensors and cameras to interpret gestures, improving safety and comfort by reducing distractions and providing a more intuitive and seamless interaction. It also enhances the in-car experience with a modern and user-friendly interface.

Key types of automotive gesture recognition include hand recognition, fingerprint recognition, palm recognition, leg recognition, facial recognition, vision, and iris recognition, among others. Hand, fingerprint, palm, and leg recognition technologies detect specific physical attributes or movements to improve vehicle control and user interaction, making the system both safer and more intuitive. The involved products consist of both touch-based and touchless systems for applications such as multimedia, infotainment, navigation, and lighting systems.

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The automotive gesture recognition market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as consulting services, data analytics services, and system integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automotive gesture recognition market also includes sales of control panels, microprocessors, haptic feedback devices, and gesture recognition modules. 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.

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