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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Optical Sensors Market Report Highlights

• 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

Optical Sensors Market Segmentation

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

o U.S.

o Canada

• Europe

o Germany

o UK

o France

o Italy

o Spain

o Netherlands

• Asia Pacific

o China

o Japan

o India

o South Korea

o Australia

• Latin America

o Brazil

o Mexico

o Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

o Saudi Arabia

o UAE

o South Africa

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