Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market

One of the main drivers for achieving the ultimate goal of fully autonomous vehicles is to increase road safety. A recent report by the NHTSA estimated that over 90% of all accidents are due to driver errors, so eliminating these will make for much safer roads. While mass-produced fully automated vehicles remain some way in the future, iToF can make a significant contribution to road safety by Driver Monitoring the driver and his / her behavior.

Driver fatigue is a significant issue and the high resolution attainable with iToF is able to see if the driver has their eyes on the road ahead, whether they are yawning excessively, or even struggling to keep their eyes open. Detecting each of these and suggesting (or even enforcing) a break can potentially avoid accidents and save lives. Other driver behaviors such as not holding the steering wheel properly, eating while driving or using a mobile device in a non-hands-free manner can also be identified and a warning issued or action taken, ultimately bringing the vehicle to a safe stop if needs be.

Airbags have saved many, many lives and are a valuable feature in almost all vehicles these days. However, there have been some cases, especially with infants or the elderly where they have caused injury or worse. ToF is able to detect the size of and estimate the weight of Passenger Safetys, modifying the airbag deployment as necessary. In the event that there is no Passenger Safety in the seat, ToF can prevent unnecessary airbag deployment.

Many modern hybrid vehicles will start and run the internal combustion engine to charge the batteries when they are almost depleted. As it is easy to leave a vehicle with the ignition ?on? as the old-fashioned ignition key is a thing of the past, a vehicle can automatically start when unattended. This is potentially dangerous, especially in a confined space, but can easily be prevented by ToF-based occupant detection.

Alongside the improvements in vehicle safety, the same ToF system is also able to add a whole range of comfort and convenience inside the cabin for the benefit of drivers and Passenger Safetys. For example, seats could be moved and seat belts could be brought closer when a Passenger Safety gets into the vehicle, storage compartments could be illuminated when a hand reaches in that direction or the operation of the infotainment system could be modified based upon the number and location of vehicle occupants.

As vehicles become more sophisticated, the human-machine interfaces (HMI) in the cockpit must become more complex. A ToF sensor in conjunction with a light projector could provide a control panel on any available surface, providing greater convenience and flexibility.

Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market contains market size and forecasts of Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin in global, including the following market information:

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (K Units)

Global top five Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin companies in 2021 (%)

The global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin market was valued at 17 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 105.1 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 29.2% during the forecast period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.

Wafer Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.

The global key manufacturers of Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin include Melexis, Infineon Technologies and Ams, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.

We surveyed the Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.

Total Market by Segment:

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market, by Raw Materials, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market Segment Percentages, by Raw Materials, 2021 (%)

Wafer

Lead Frame

Photoresist

Other

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)

Gesture Control

Driver Monitor

Passenger Safety

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Nordic Countries

Benelux

Rest of Europe

Asia

China

Japan

South Korea

Southeast Asia

India

Rest of Asia

South America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of South America

Middle East & Africa

Turkey

Israel

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Competitor Analysis

The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:

Key companies Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)

Key companies Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)

Key companies Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (K Units)

Key companies Time-of-Flight Sensors for Automotive In-Cabin sales share in global market, 2021 (%)

Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:

Melexis

Infineon Technologies

Ams