3D Sensor Global Market Report 2025

Three-dimensional (3D) sensors are devices designed to electrically measure length, breadth, and depth, utilizing this information to enhance interactions between humans, technologies, and the surrounding environment. The technology behind 3D sensing allows machines to perceive people and objects in a realistic and tangible manner, achieved through the utilization of near-infrared light reflection, geometric principles, photography, and advanced processing power.

The primary types of 3D sensors encompass image sensors, position sensors, acoustic sensors, accelerometers, and various others. Image sensors are electronic components responsible for converting optical images into electrical signals. Various technologies, including stereo vision, structured light, time of flight, ultrasound, and others, are employed in these sensors. They are interconnected through wired or wireless means and find applications across diverse industries such as consumer electronics, healthcare, aerospace and defense, industrial robotics, entertainment, automotive, security and surveillance, and other end-user domains.

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The 3D sensor market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $4.28 billion in 2024 to $5.38 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer electronics demand, automotive safety features, medical imaging, industrial automation, security and surveillance, smart home applications.

The 3D sensor market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to healthcare innovations, rise in e-commerce, environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, autonomous vehicles development, smart cities initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include industrial automation and robotics, lidar technology advancements, gesture recognition in retail and public spaces, virtual and augmented reality experiences, environmental sensing and mapping.

The burgeoning demand for smartphones is anticipated to be a significant driver of growth in the 3D sensor market. A smartphone, a handheld device integrating computational abilities and various features beyond conventional telephony, operates on an embedded operating system, facilitates online navigation, and runs diverse software programs. Within smartphones, 3D sensors serve numerous purposes, including three-dimensional face recognition, precise augmented reality implementation, improved photo quality via background blur, enhanced autofocus, and calibration. This surge in smartphone usage markedly boosts the demand for 3D sensors. As evidenced by a January 2022 report from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), smartphone sales are projected to achieve 154.1 million units in 2022, generating $74.7 billion in shipment revenues-an estimated 3% increase from 2021's 149.6 million units. The rise in 5G availability significantly contributes to this uptick, with 5G devices forecasted to constitute 73% of smartphone sales ($61.37 billion in revenue) in the forthcoming year. Hence, the escalating demand for smartphones remains a pivotal driver for the growth of the 3D sensor market.

The surging popularity of augmented reality (AR) stands poised to drive growth within the 3D sensor market. Augmented reality technology involves overlaying computer-generated imagery, objects, or information onto the real-world environment. Crucially, 3D sensors play a fundamental role in augmented reality applications by providing accurate depth information of the physical environment, essential for correctly superimposing digital content onto reality. As per the June 2022 report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), expenditure within the Asia Pacific region on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies is forecasted to surge by 42.4% to reach $16.6 billion by 2026. Consequently, the burgeoning adoption of augmented reality is a significant catalyst propelling the growth of the 3D sensor market.

Product innovation emerges as a pivotal and popular trend shaping the landscape of the 3D sensor market. Prominent companies operating within this market segment are directing their efforts towards creating pioneering solutions, including ultrasonic sensors, artificial intelligence-based sensors, autonomous sensors, among others, to reinforce their market positions. For instance, in November 2022, STMicroelectronics introduced LSM6DSV16X, an advanced multi-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) integrated with embedded sensor fusion and artificial intelligence (AI). Featuring a 6-axis IMU leveraging ST's Sensor Fusion Low Power (SFLP) technology combined with AI and adaptive self-configuration (ASC), the LSM6DSV16X enhances power optimization significantly. Its unique architecture enables sophisticated edge processing, rendering it suitable for advanced 3D phone mapping, contextual awareness in laptops and tablets, precise gesture detection for XR headsets, and continuous activity monitoring.

Key players within the 3D sensors market are concentrating on developing cutting-edge technologies, notably 3D ultrasonic echolocation sensors, to establish a competitive advantage. A 3D ultrasonic echolocation sensor operates by utilizing sound waves to gauge distances to objects, constructing a comprehensive 3D map of its immediate surroundings. An example of this innovation occurred in July 2022 when Toposens, a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in 3D sensors, introduced Echo One. This uniquely designed 3D ultrasonic echolocation sensor serves the purpose of enabling mobile robots to effectively identify and evade obstacles within intricate and ever-changing environments. Echo One employs a principle akin to echolocation used by bats, emitting sound waves and subsequently measuring the duration for these waves to reflect off objects before returning to the sensor. This mechanism allows Echo One to generate a 3D representation of its surroundings, functioning adeptly even in low-light or challenging conditions where optical sensors might encounter difficulties. With an expansive field of view reaching up to 180 degrees, Echo One exhibits an extensive capability to perceive a large area surrounding the robot.

In November 2022, Nordson Corporation, a US-based manufacturer renowned for precision dispensing, surface preparation, testing and inspection, and curing equipment, finalized the acquisition of CyberOptics Corporation for a substantial sum of $380 million. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to bolster Nordson's array of offerings within the semiconductor and electronics domains by augmenting its test and inspection platform with distinctive technologies. CyberOptics Corporation, a US-based entity specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-precision 3D optical sensor technology products, stands as the subject of this acquisition.

Major companies operating in the 3D sensor market include Infineon Technologies AG, Microchip Technology Inc., OmniVision Technologies Inc., PMD Technologies AG, Sony Corporation, Keyence Corporation, Cognex Corporation, IFM Electronic GmbH, Intel Corporation, LMI Technologies Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Occipital Inc., Qualcomm Inc., Sick AG, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Finisar Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Leuze Electronic Pvt. Ltd., Softkinetic Systems S.A., Texas Instruments Incorporated, STMicroelectronics NV, AMS AG, Teledyne DALSA Inc., Velodyne Lidar Inc., Quanergy Systems Inc., FARO Technologies Inc., KandaoVR Inc., Mantis Vision Ltd., Orbbec 3D Technology International Inc., Stereolabs Inc., Vayyar Imaging Ltd., Zivid AS, Photoneo s.r.o., Luminar Technologies Inc., RealWear Inc., Xsens B.V., Creaform Inc.

North America was the largest region in the 3D sensor market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the 3D sensor market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3d sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the 3d sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 3D sensor market consists of sales of infrared (IR) light sources, diffusers, controlling optics, depth cameras, and customized firmware. 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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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Image Sensors; Position Sensors; Acoustic Sensors; Accelerometers; Other Types
• 2) By Technology: Stereo Vision; Structured Light; Time Of Flight; Ultrasound; Other Technologies
• 3) By Connectivity: Wireless; Wired
• 4) By End-Use Industry: Consumer Electronics; Healthcare; Aerospace And Defense; Industrial Robotics; Entertainment; Automotive; Security And Surveillance; Other End-User Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Image Sensors: Time-Of-Flight (ToF) Sensors; Stereo Vision Sensors; Structured Light Sensors
• 2) By Position Sensors: Optical Position Sensors; Magnetic Position Sensors
• 3) By Acoustic Sensors: Ultrasonic Sensors; Other Acoustic Sensing Technologies
• 4) By Accelerometers: MEMS Accelerometers; Capacitive Accelerometers
• 5) By Other Types: Lidar Sensors; Radar Sensors; Hybrid Sensors
• Companies Mentioned: Infineon Technologies AG; Microchip Technology Inc.; OmniVision Technologies Inc.; PMD Technologies AG; Sony Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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