Sensors, Haptics & Displays

Thursday 30 January 2025 - Introduction to diabetes and the role of medical devices in managing blood glucose; Roadmap of glucose sensing technologies including recent developments in continuous glucose monitoring; Discussion of insulin delivery options, including key challenges of each; Future of diabetes management technologies

Drawing on research from the IDTechEx report, "Wearable Sensors Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Trends, Players, Forecasts", this article brings together some of the major industries shaping the future of the wearable sensors market long term, and as such, some unifying features to expect across the next generation of sensing solutions.

The growing suite of quantum sensors available today opens a diverse range of applications, including use in electric vehicles, GPS-denied navigation, medical imaging, communications, and quantum computing. In this article, IDTechEx provides an overview of the quantum sensor market today, and a glimpse of the factors predicted to drive this emerging market to reach US$2.2B by 2045

The automotive industry has been using radar for two and a half decades. During that time, it has transformed from enabling luxury features on the most expensive cars, to being used ubiquitously for basic safety features in almost all new cars. This article goes through the three most important takeaways from the report. Starting with the huge growth that will be driven by side radars used in short-range applications.

Wednesday 29 January 2025 - State of the industry update on autonomous cars and factors driving demand for higher-performance radars; State-of-the-art technology from tier ones; Next-generation technologies from start-ups; Longer-term prospects for automotive radar

With over 800 million people with diabetes in the world today, the market for diabetes management is substantial. IDTechEx forecasts the market for diabetes management technologies to exceed US$44 billion by 2035, with continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and insulin pump markets driving growth in the next ten years.

Sensor technology comes in many shapes and sizes, designed to measure a wide range of metrics for a host of different applications. There are sensors to collect data from almost all physical parameters: motion, magnetic field, current, temperature, force-light intensity - the list goes on. These miniaturized components are everywhere, from our smart-phones and home appliances to within cars, factories, and satellites.

The demand for human wellbeing brings great value to the wearables market and creates a greater need for access to personalized healthcare and remote monitoring. Beginning with fitness trackers, the wearables industry now incorporates skin patches, smart mouthguards, smart glasses, and headsets, with devices being used in both personal and work environments.

IDTechEx predicts the brain computer interface market to exceed US$ 1.6billion in 2045, highlighting the large scope for growth and development within the sector, and the potential of BCI technology to improve accessible communication.

As applications for wearable technology grow, there are increasing opportunities for sensors that can detect more advanced metrics, be integrated into novel form factors, offer enhanced performance, or demand less power and space. Innovations in wearable sensor technology are expanding the envelope of biometrics accessible through watches and skin patches, addressing the rising demand for remote patient monitoring and decentralized clinical trials but also increasing consumer expectations.