Automotive gesture recognition systems are advanced driver assistance technologies that enable drivers and passengers to interact with a vehicle's infotainment and control systems through intuitive hand movements or gestures without physical touch. These systems utilize sensors, cameras, and software algorithms to detect, interpret, and respond to specific gestures. Automotive gesture recognition systems represent a significant step towards more interactive, user-friendly, and safer vehicle environments.
Automotive Gesture Recognition Systems Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global automotive gesture recognition systems market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The automotive gesture recognition systems market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The automotive gesture recognition systems market has experienced exponential growth, rising from $1.69 billion in 2023 to $2.05 billion in 2024, with an impressive CAGR of 21.0%. This historical growth can be attributed to increased demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the growing use of time-of-flight (TOF) sensors, the proliferation of in-vehicle infotainment systems, improvements in fuel efficiency, and a rise in vehicle production. Projections indicate the market will grow to $4.45 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 21.4%. Factors driving this growth include a focus on reducing road accidents, the adoption of vision-based systems, the rising popularity of high-end luxury cars, growing automation demand, and the need for efficient human-machine interfaces in vehicles. Emerging trends include smart technology features in vehicles, touch-and-swipe gesture control systems, IoT integration, advancements in electric and self-driving technologies, and the implementation of biometric iris recognition systems.
The rising number of road accidents is expected to drive the growth of automotive gesture recognition systems. The increase in road accidents can be attributed to factors such as insufficient signage, poor lighting, rising vehicle ownership, and human errors like speeding and reckless driving. Automotive gesture recognition systems help reduce accidents by allowing drivers to control in-car functions without taking their eyes off the road or hands off the wheel, thereby minimizing distractions and enhancing driver safety. For example, in May 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that motor vehicle fatalities in the U.S. surged by 10.5% in 2021, reaching 42,915 deaths. As road accidents increase, the demand for automotive gesture recognition systems is also rising.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Automotive Gesture Recognition Systems Market ReportThe automotive gesture recognition systems market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Touch Based Systems, Touchless Systems
2) By Authentication: Hand, FingerPrint And Leg Recognition, Facial Recognition, Vision And IRIS Recognition, Other Authentications
3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles
4) By Application: Multimedia, Infotainment And Navigation, Lighting Systems, Other Applications
Companies in the automotive gesture recognition systems market are advancing vehicle functionality by introducing touchless gesture controls. These systems enable users to operate vehicle functions such as infotainment, navigation, and climate settings using hand movements without physical contact. For instance, in April 2022, Switzerland-based STMicroelectronics launched STGesture, a gesture-recognition solution featuring free engineering software. This product enhances user interactions with devices, allowing for safer and more intuitive control of vehicle systems by minimizing driver distractions.
Europe was the largest region in the automotive gesture recognition systems market in 2023. The regions covered in the automotive gesture recognition systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.