Motion Sensor Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Motion Sensor Market Report is Segmented by Technology (Ultrasonic, Microwave, Infrared, and More), Functionality Level (Fully Automatic, and Semi-Automatic), Embedded Sensor Type (Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, and More), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive and Transportation, Healthcare and Medical Devices, Lighting Control and More), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Motion Sensor Market Size and Share

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Motion Sensor Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The motion sensor market is valued at USD 2.57 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 3.26 billion by 2030, advancing at a 4.87% CAGR. Consistent demand created by mandatory automotive safety systems, rising smart-home deployments, and the semiconductor sector’s cyclical rebound underpins this steady expansion. Government safety regulations in the United States and European Union continue to standardize technology requirements, giving suppliers clear production roadmaps. Parallel growth in edge artificial intelligence and ultra-low-power design shortens upgrade cycles, while incremental innovations in multi-axis solutions sustain pricing power. Competitive intensity remains moderate as vertically integrated chipmakers leverage in-house design, packaging, and software stacks to secure design wins.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By embedded sensor type, Combo/IMU solutions captured 34.4% of motion sensor market share in 2024 and are advancing at a 4.9% CAGR through 2030.
  • By application, consumer electronics led with 42.2% revenue share in 2024, while smart-home and building automation is projected to expand at a 7.2% CAGR to 2030.
  • By technology, infrared sensors held 35.7% share of the motion sensor market size in 2024; radar/tomographic solutions post the fastest CAGR at 5.7% through 2030.
  • By functionality, fully automatic systems accounted for 56.4% share of the motion sensor market size in 2024 and are growing at 5.1% CAGR between 2025-2030.
  • By geography, Asia-Pacific dominated with 37.4% revenue share in 2024, whereas the Middle East & Africa region is forecast to record the highest 5.2% CAGR to 2030.

Segment Analysis

By Technology: Infrared Stability, Radar Upswing

Passive infrared devices held 35.7% share of the motion sensor market size in 2024 due to low cost and proven reliability in lighting automation. Adoption of radar-based tomographic systems is growing at a 5.7% CAGR because millimeter-wave chips offer material penetration and object-classification advantages needed for advanced automotive safety.

Infrared shipments remain high for budget security installations, but multi-technology nodes that blend radar with PIR are emerging in premium residential kits. Laboratories are also refining segmented thermal calibration for MEMS gyroscopes, trimming drift across temperature swings and thereby widening usable ranges for high-end robotics. Photonic interference sensors under early trial could eventually disrupt both radar and infrared if packaging barriers fall.

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By Functionality Level: Automation Preference

Fully automatic systems commanded 56.4% share in 2024, reflecting buyer preference for “install-and-forget” devices that optimize lighting, HVAC, or driver assistance without human input. The segment’s 5.1% CAGR rests on expanding smart-building retrofits where self-learning algorithms reduce commissioning labor.

Semi-automatic designs endure in industrial lines requiring manual overrides, yet the gradual rollout of AI-enabled auto-calibration trims their configuration time. Edge inference engines now embedded in sensors shrink latency from hundreds of milliseconds to single-digit milliseconds, meeting stricter safety thresholds for collaborative robots on factory floors.

By Embedded Sensor Type: IMU Consolidation

Combo inertial measurement units account for 34.4% share of the motion sensor market and are growing at 4.9% CAGR as designers consolidate accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers to cut board area. Stand-alone accelerometers and gyros continue in ultra-cost-sensitive toys and appliances, yet sophisticated wearables now depend on fused, nine-axis devices to improve gesture resolution.

Academic work on joint magnetometer-IMU calibration reduces heading error by applying maximum a-posteriori algorithms that run on microcontrollers, yielding high precision without cloud aid. Remaining challenges include long-term bias drift, which demands periodic field calibration or adaptive filtering.

Motion Sensor Market: Market Share by Embedded Sensor Type
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By Application: Consumer Electronics Lead, Smart Homes Accelerate

Consumer electronics maintained 42.2% share of the motion sensor market in 2024, spanning smartphones, tablets, and game controllers. Growth remains solid yet incremental as penetration nears saturation. Smart-home and building automation, by contrast, advances at 7.2% CAGR, underpinned by energy codes and corporate decarbonization targets that reward sensor-based occupancy management.

Healthcare monitors benefit from progress in micro-flow sensing, allowing wearable patches to capture joint angles and acceleration for remote rehabilitation programs. Security integrators increasingly bundle motion detection with AI video analytics to cut nuisance alarms, opening a mid-tier channel between entry-level DIY kits and enterprise surveillance suites.

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific generated 37.4% of motion sensor market revenue in 2024, enabled by dense electronics supply chains in China, Japan, and South Korea. Local fabs specialize in bulk CMOS and wafer-level chip-scale packaging, allowing regional OEMs to launch new sensor-rich mobile devices on compressed timelines. Regulatory pushes for advanced driver assistance systems in Japan and South Korea further reinforce baseline demand.

North America and Europe remain technology pace-setters rather than high-volume production centers. The U.S. New Car Assessment Program revisions obligate automakers to integrate blind-spot detection, lane-keeping, and pedestrian braking, guaranteeing a multi-year uplift for inertial combos and radar subsystems. Europe’s General Safety Regulation II places similar requirements on new car models sold from mid-2024 onward, synchronizing demand across both mature markets.

The Middle East & Africa, though only a modest share contributor today, is projected to grow at 5.2% annually to 2030 as Gulf smart-city budgets prioritize intelligent lighting, security, and traffic-monitoring infrastructure. Broad-spectrum motion sensors suited to harsh desert climates gain traction in large-scale perimeter security installations and rapid-transit projects. Local assembly partnerships help circumvent import tariffs and align with regional content rules.

Motion Sensor Market CAGR (%), Growth Rate by Geography
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Competitive Landscape

The motion sensor market displays moderate concentration. Tier-one semiconductor houses integrate design, wafer processing, and software toolchains, enabling them to bundle inertial combos with power management and wireless subsystems for smart-edge nodes. Sony’s expansion into edge AI vision, Analog Devices’ condition-monitoring suite, and Infineon’s automotive safety focus exemplify diversified strategic bets.

Smaller innovators target photonic gyroscopes and quantum tunneling accelerometers, but high capital intensity and lengthy qualification cycles limit their immediate competitive threat. Collaboration models such as SEMI’s MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress foster co-development of packaging standards that shorten time-to-revenue for niche suppliers.

Strategic alliances between sensor vendors and AI accelerator startups accelerate feature integration at the edge, allowing incumbents to upsell value-added firmware updates. Privacy-preserving designs are emerging as a new differentiation axis, particularly for European enterprise customers who must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. Supply-chain relocation incentives in the United States and Europe could re-rank leaders if onshore capacity lags demand spikes.

Motion Sensor Industry Leaders

  1. Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd

  2. Analog Devices Inc

  3. NXP Semiconductor NV

  4. TDK Corporation

  5. Bosch Sensortec GmbH

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • February 2025: Researchers documented acoustic injection attacks on IMUs inside leading XR headsets, prompting calls for tamper-resistant sensor architectures.
  • November 2024: NHTSA added four ADAS functions to its New Car Assessment Program, locking sensor requirements through 2033.
  • July 2024: EU General Safety Regulation II took effect, mandating emergency braking and driver-state monitoring in new vehicles.
  • April 2024: Sony Semiconductor rolled out edge AI vision detection across 500 Japanese convenience stores

Table of Contents for Motion Sensor Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 MEMS penetration in automotive and mobile devices
    • 4.2.2 Surge in motion-enabled gaming and AR/VR
    • 4.2.3 Smart-home and building-automation rollout
    • 4.2.4 Wearable and IoT sensor fusion demand
    • 4.2.5 Edge-AI ultra-low-power sensor innovations
    • 4.2.6 ADAS-mandate-led demand for inertial combos
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High cost of advanced MEMS alternatives
    • 4.3.2 Semiconductor supply-chain bottlenecks
    • 4.3.3 Privacy backlash against ubiquitous sensing
    • 4.3.4 Calibration drift in multi-axis combo IMUs
  • 4.4 Industry Ecosystem Analysis
  • 4.5 Technological Outlook
  • 4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.6.5 Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUES)

  • 5.1 By Technology
    • 5.1.1 Ultrasonic
    • 5.1.2 Microwave
    • 5.1.3 Infrared (PIR)
    • 5.1.4 Dual/Hybrid
    • 5.1.5 Radar/Tomographic
  • 5.2 By Functionality Level
    • 5.2.1 Fully Automatic
    • 5.2.2 Semi-Automatic
  • 5.3 By Embedded Sensor Type
    • 5.3.1 Accelerometer
    • 5.3.2 Gyroscope
    • 5.3.3 Magnetometer
    • 5.3.4 Combo/IMU (6-axis, 9-axis)
    • 5.3.5 Pressure/Barometric
  • 5.4 By Application
    • 5.4.1 Consumer Electronics
    • 5.4.2 Automotive and Transportation
    • 5.4.3 Healthcare and Medical Devices
    • 5.4.4 Security and Surveillance
    • 5.4.5 Lighting Controls
    • 5.4.6 Smart Home and Building Automation
    • 5.4.7 Industrial and Robotics
    • 5.4.8 Gaming and Entertainment
    • 5.4.9 Other Applications
  • 5.5 By Geography
    • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.2 South America
    • 5.5.2.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.2.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.2.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.3 Europe
    • 5.5.3.1 Germany
    • 5.5.3.2 France
    • 5.5.3.3 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.3.4 Italy
    • 5.5.3.5 Spain
    • 5.5.3.6 Russia
    • 5.5.3.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.4 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.4.1 China
    • 5.5.4.2 Japan
    • 5.5.4.3 South Korea
    • 5.5.4.4 India
    • 5.5.4.5 South East Asia
    • 5.5.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.5.5.1 GCC
    • 5.5.5.2 Turkey
    • 5.5.5.3 South Africa
    • 5.5.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Analog Devices Inc.
    • 6.4.2 NXP Semiconductors N.V.
    • 6.4.3 STMicroelectronics N.V.
    • 6.4.4 TE Connectivity Ltd.
    • 6.4.5 Panasonic Corp.
    • 6.4.6 Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.7 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 6.4.8 Bosch Sensortec GmbH
    • 6.4.9 TDK (InvenSense) Corp.
    • 6.4.10 KEMET Corp.
    • 6.4.11 Infineon Technologies AG
    • 6.4.12 Texas Instruments Inc.
    • 6.4.13 Sony Group Corp. (IMX sensors)
    • 6.4.14 Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
    • 6.4.15 Sensirion AG
    • 6.4.16 Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.17 MEMSIC Inc.
    • 6.4.18 Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM)
    • 6.4.19 ON Semiconductor Corp.
    • 6.4.20 Epson Toyo Yuden

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment
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Global Motion Sensor Market Report Scope

A motion sensor is widely used in smartwatches, wristbands, smart shoes, smart shirts, headbands due to its ability to detect the motion of any object or any human being. The motion sensor is segmented by Technology, Application, and Geography. Moreover, the application segment is further segmented into Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Healthcare, Security & Surveillance, Lighting Controls, Automation, and Other Applications. The study also covers the impact of COVID 19 on the market ecosystem.

By Technology Ultrasonic
Microwave
Infrared (PIR)
Dual/Hybrid
Radar/Tomographic
By Functionality Level Fully Automatic
Semi-Automatic
By Embedded Sensor Type Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Combo/IMU (6-axis, 9-axis)
Pressure/Barometric
By Application Consumer Electronics
Automotive and Transportation
Healthcare and Medical Devices
Security and Surveillance
Lighting Controls
Smart Home and Building Automation
Industrial and Robotics
Gaming and Entertainment
Other Applications
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Europe Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
South East Asia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa GCC
Turkey
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
By Technology
Ultrasonic
Microwave
Infrared (PIR)
Dual/Hybrid
Radar/Tomographic
By Functionality Level
Fully Automatic
Semi-Automatic
By Embedded Sensor Type
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Combo/IMU (6-axis, 9-axis)
Pressure/Barometric
By Application
Consumer Electronics
Automotive and Transportation
Healthcare and Medical Devices
Security and Surveillance
Lighting Controls
Smart Home and Building Automation
Industrial and Robotics
Gaming and Entertainment
Other Applications
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Europe Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
South East Asia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa GCC
Turkey
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the motion sensor market?

The motion sensor market stands at USD 2.57 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.26 billion by 2030.

Which application segment is growing the fastest?

Smart-home and building automation is expanding at a 7.2% CAGR, outpacing traditional consumer electronics demand.

Why are Combo/IMU sensors gaining share?

They integrate multiple axes of motion detection in one package, reducing board size and enabling advanced sensor-fusion features that designers need for wearables and ADAS.

How do new automotive safety rules affect demand?

US and EU regulations make features like blind-spot detection and driver-state monitoring compulsory, ensuring steady multi-year orders for inertial and radar sensors.

What are the main obstacles to faster market growth?

High costs of next-generation MEMS, supply-chain fragility in advanced wafer nodes, and privacy concerns surrounding ubiquitous sensing temper adoption rates.

Which region leads the motion sensor market?

Asia-Pacific holds the largest regional share at 37.4%, supported by dense electronics manufacturing ecosystems and expanding electric-vehicle production.

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