The global optical sensors market size is anticipated to reach USD 54.83 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Factors such as the rising adoption of automation in various industries and growing demand for consumer electronics products such as smartphones, laptops, & wearable smart devices are driving market growth. Moreover, the increasing demand for optical sensors in consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, and aerospace & defense industries presents significant growth opportunities for the market.
Robots now perform various duties in electronics, industrial, and automobile manufacturing industries. Industrial robots use many sensors for excellent manipulation and control in industrial automation manufacturing techniques. The sensors enable it to respond to its surroundings flexibly, and cutting-edge sensor technology raises its IQ to new heights. Sensor technology is a critical applied science for industrial robots.
The growing use of industrial robots is expected to drive the optical sensors industry. For instance, India set a new installation record for industrial robots, reaching 4,945 units, marking a 54% surge compared to the prior year (3,215 units in 2020). It places India at the tenth position globally for annual installations, as the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported in their World Robotics report.
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Based on type, intrinsic sensors dominated the market with a 55.0% share in 2023. A rising trend involves combining intrinsic sensors with emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This integration aims to facilitate broader and smarter data analysis across various industries for diverse applications
Based on sensor type, biomedical sensors are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Wearable sensors have been increasingly used in monitoring health indicators like pulse rate, ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Their application includes personalized medicine and the identification of cancer biomarkers across various diseases
Based on application, the temperature sensing segment held a significant market share in 2023. Temperature sensors have applications in different sectors, including healthcare, automotive, food, and industrial. The most common applications for body temperature sensors are measuring skin temperature, forehead temperature, or ear temperature
Asia Pacific dominated the market and accounted for a 40.9% share in 2023. Expansion in automotive sales and technological advancement in consumer electronics in the Asia Pacific region is expected to fuel the market growth. The region has a rising demand for products like smartphones, tablets, PCs, and smartwatches. In the first quarter of 2022, India witnessed a surge of 48% in PC shipments, reaching an exceptional 5.8 million units
Grand View Research has segmented the global optical sensors market based on type, sensor type, application, end-use, and region:
Optical Sensors Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Extrinsic Sensor
Intrinsic Sensor
Optical Sensors, Sensor Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Fiber Optic Sensor
Photoelectric Sensor
Optical Temperature Sensors
Biomedical Sensors
Displacement & Position Sensors
Point Sensors
Others
Optical Sensors Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Pressure & Strain Sensing
Temperature Sensing
Geological Survey
Biometric
Others
Optical Sensors End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Healthcare
Consumer Electronics
Energy & Utility
Aerospace & Defense
Automotive & Transportation
Manufacturing
Others
Optical Sensors Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Saudi Arabia
UAE
South Africa
List of Key Players in Optical Sensors Market
ams-OSRAM AG
Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Renesas Electronics Corporation
ROHM CO., LTD
STMicroelectronics
Rockwell Automation
SICK AG
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc
Honeywell International Inc.
ifm electronic gmbh
KEYENCE CORPORATION
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Amphenol Corporation
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