The market for automotive radar sensors has had a remarkable growth due to the increased incorporation of advanced vehicle safety and driver assistance features in cars. These are very important in ensuring that functionalities such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance systems and blind-spot detection work. One major trend influencing this market is the increasing preference for autonomous and semi-autonomous automobiles. In the move towards autonomous driving technology, radar sensors have emerged as essential elements for real-time information on vehicles’ environments. Safety advancements and desire for fully self-driving experiences have caused the use of radar sensor technologies across various car segments to rise.
Additionally, there is a growing inclination towards high-frequency radar sensors. There is a rising shift toward higher frequencies like 77 GHz because they offer better resolution as well as accuracy in object detection. These improved frequency radars enable better differentiating between objects thus ensuring precise and reliable detections are made while aiding in more accurate objects comparisons respectively. Radar sensor manufacturing companies and technology providers are investing into producing these frequencies of radars to meet the emerging safety standards and performance demands of contemporary vehicles.
Moreover, radar sensors have been increasingly incorporated into advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in response to reducing accidents and improving pedestrian safety by the automotive industry. The development of such features like pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, cross traffic alerts relied on these sensors. The quest for safer vehicles coupled with safety technology inclusion regulations has necessitated most motor manufacturers making their cars feature standard radar sensors.
Further, miniaturization and integration of radar sensors has become a key trend in the automotive industry. Manufacturers are producing compact multifunctional radar modules that can be integrated seamlessly into vehicle designs without compromising aesthetics. An integrated radar sensor system combines long-range detection, short-range detection, wide-angle coverage etc., all within one device unit hence optimizing space; lowering costs; simplifying production for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Furthermore, advances in the field of signal processing and object recognition algorithms have greatly improved the capabilities of radar sensors. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms in radar sensors allows for better interpretation, analysis of data, and hence improved object detection as well as classification. This trend is driving the development of more intelligent radar sensor systems capable of accurately identifying and responding to complex driving scenarios in real-time.
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2022Market Forecast Period2023-2032Historical Data2018- 2022Market Forecast UnitsValue (USD Billion)Report CoverageRevenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and TrendsSegments CoveredApplication, Vehicle Type, Range Industry and RegionGeographies CoveredNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the WorldCountries CoveredThe US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and BrazilKey Companies ProfiledRobert Bosch GmbH (Germany), HELLA KGaA (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), Autoliv Inc. (Sweden), Valeo S.A (France), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), and Texas Instruments Incorporated. (U.S.). InnoSenT - Innovative Radar Sensor Technology (Germany), First Sensor AG (Germany), Kestrel Radar Sensors (England), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), and FUJITSU TEN Ltd. (Japan)Key Market OpportunitiesTechnology innovation, increased need for safety, and stringent government regulations Increase in the production of passenger and commercial vehicleKey Market DynamicsGrowing demand of radar sensors in technologies, such as advanced driver assistance system |
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2018- 2022Market Forecast UnitsValue (USD Billion)Report CoverageRevenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and TrendsSegments CoveredApplication, Vehicle Type, Range Industry and RegionGeographies CoveredNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the WorldCountries CoveredThe US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and BrazilKey Companies ProfiledRobert Bosch GmbH (Germany), HELLA KGaA (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), Autoliv Inc. (Sweden), Valeo S.A (France), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), and Texas Instruments Incorporated. (U.S.). InnoSenT - Innovative Radar Sensor Technology (Germany), First Sensor AG (Germany), Kestrel Radar Sensors (England), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), and FUJITSU TEN Ltd. (Japan)Key Market OpportunitiesTechnology innovation, increased need for safety, and stringent government regulations Increase in the production of passenger and commercial vehicleKey Market DynamicsGrowing demand of radar sensors in technologies, such as advanced driver assistance system |
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2023-2032Historical Data2018- 2022Market Forecast UnitsValue (USD Billion)Report CoverageRevenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and TrendsSegments CoveredApplication, Vehicle Type, Range Industry and RegionGeographies CoveredNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the WorldCountries CoveredThe US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and BrazilKey Companies ProfiledRobert Bosch GmbH (Germany), HELLA KGaA (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), Autoliv Inc. (Sweden), Valeo S.A (France), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), and Texas Instruments Incorporated. (U.S.). InnoSenT - Innovative Radar Sensor Technology (Germany), First Sensor AG (Germany), Kestrel Radar Sensors (England), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), and FUJITSU TEN Ltd. (Japan)Key Market OpportunitiesTechnology innovation, increased need for safety, and stringent government regulations Increase in the production of passenger and commercial vehicleKey Market DynamicsGrowing demand of radar sensors in technologies, such as advanced driver assistance system |
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9.4% (2023-2032)Base Year2022Market Forecast Period2023-2032Historical Data2018- 2022Market Forecast UnitsValue (USD Billion)Report CoverageRevenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and TrendsSegments CoveredApplication, Vehicle Type, Range Industry and RegionGeographies CoveredNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the WorldCountries CoveredThe US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and BrazilKey Companies ProfiledRobert Bosch GmbH (Germany), HELLA KGaA (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), Autoliv Inc. (Sweden), Valeo S.A (France), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), and Texas Instruments Incorporated. (U.S.). InnoSenT - Innovative Radar Sensor Technology (Germany), First Sensor AG (Germany), Kestrel Radar Sensors (England), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), and FUJITSU TEN Ltd. (Japan)Key Market OpportunitiesTechnology innovation, increased need for safety, and stringent government regulations Increase in the production of passenger and commercial vehicleKey Market DynamicsGrowing demand of radar sensors in technologies, such as advanced driver assistance system |
Automotive Radar Sensors Market Highlights:
Automotive Radar Sensors Market Scenario:
The Automotive Radar Sensors Market is projected to grow from USD 2571.5 Million in 2021 to USD 5787.14 Million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The factors that are responsible for the growth of automotive radar sensors market are technology innovation, increased need for safety, and stringent government regulations. The automotive industry has been witnessing electrification and mobility. The radar sensors technology is majorly dependent on the growth of automotive industry.
The increase in the production of passenger and commercial vehicle will directly impact the growth of the radar sensors market. The total four wheeler production volume was approximately 90 million units in 2015 and is expected to witness further growth and surpass 100 million units by the year 2020. The increase in the number of safety features in the vehicles will result in growing demand of radar sensors in technologies, such as advanced driver assistance systems. This will lead to the growth of automotive radar sensors market in future.
Radar sensors generally use Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar to detect moving or stationary objects. Radar sensors are ideally used for collision avoidance and other technology-driven safety features in the vehicles. They are generally used to identify distance and the speed of the vehicle such as how far away is the object from the vehicle so as to reduce the chance of accident. It emits a radio wave that moves at the light speed and returns the waves back to the radar device. Driver safety is one of the major challenge, currently and will remain so in the future. The use of radar sensors will reduce road accidents and will increase the safety of drivers. They are generally used in Lane Change Assist (LCA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), and others.
The automotive radar sensors market is segmented based on range, application, and vehicle type. On the basis of application, the market is segmented as on Lane Change Assist (LCA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) and others. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) segment is expected to dominate during the forecast period because it allows the vehicle to automatically adjust the speed of the vehicle to maintain the safe distance between two vehicles. On the basis of range, the market is segmented as short range, medium range, and long range. Short range radar sensors segment is expected to dominate the market in future due to the wide use of those sensors in adaptive cruise control systems.
Key Players
The key players in automotive radar sensors market are Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), HELLA KGaA (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), Autoliv Inc. (Sweden), Valeo S.A (France), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), NXP Semiconductors N.V (Netherlands), Texas Instruments Incorporated. (U.S.). InnoSenT - Innovative Radar Sensor Technology (Germany), First Sensor AG (Germany), Kestrel Radar Sensors (England), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), FUJITSU TEN Ltd. (Japan) are among others.
Automotive Radar Sensors Industry Developments:
January 2024: Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced new semiconductors designed to improve automotive safety and intelligence.
In a company release, TI says that AWR2544 is its first 77GHz mm-wave radar sensor chip for satellite radar architectures that would allow more autonomy through improved sensor fusion and decision making in ADAS.
DRV3946-Q1, which combines the contactor driver and DRV3901-Q1 pyro fuse squib drivers into a single device, enable integrated diagnostics for battery management and support functional safety applications in power train systems.
At the US’ 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), TI will showcase these products.
From advanced driver assistance systems to more intelligent electric vehicle powertrains, TI is working with automobile manufacturers on how to reimagine reliable and smart technology that can make vehicles safer.
To improve vehicle safety and autonomy, many automakers are adding more sensors around the car. The first single-chip radar sensor made by TI for satellite architectures is AWR2544. In satellite architectures, the output of this sensor is semi-processed data sent to a central processor that uses ADAS decision-making algorithms based on sensor fusion. This makes use of 360-degree sensor coverage to provide higher levels of vehicle protection.
Also, it’s worth mentioning that the AWR2544 single-chip radar sensor happens to be the industry’s first with launch-on-package (LOP) technology. LOP technology accomplishes this by mounting a 3D waveguide antenna on the opposite side of the printed circuit board, reducing its size by up to 30%. LOP technology also allows for ranges above 200m with just one chip. In satellite architectures, features like these enable automakers to enhance ADAS intelligence toward greater vehicle autonomy levels so that they can think better across greater distances. The latest addition is an AWR244 radar sensing platform from Texas Instruments that supports a wide variety of ADAS applications and architectures, including corner, front, imaging, side and rear radar systems.
Automotive Radar Sensors Market, By Segmentation
On the basis of region, the market is segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. North America is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. The development of increased safety feature systems in the vehicles is expected to increase the demand for radar sensors. The increase in demand for radar sensors is expected to drive the market in this region. Europe is expected to be the second largest market due to increase production of passenger and commercial vehicles.
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