Motion Sensor Market Size and Outlook 2030

Report Description

Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size (2024)	USD 7.02 Billion
CAGR (2025-2030)	8.62%
Fastest Growing Segment	Fully Automatic
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2030)	USD 11.53 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Motion Sensor Market will grow from USD 7.02 Billion in 2024 to USD 11.53 Billion by 2030 at a 8.62% CAGR. Motion sensors are electronic devices engineered to detect and quantify physical movement within a designated area or of an object, translating this motion into an electrical signal. The market for these sensors is fundamentally supported by the increasing global demand for automation across industrial and residential applications, alongside the growing integration into smart home ecosystems and advanced driver-assistance systems in the automotive sector. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, global semiconductor sales, which include various sensor types such as motion sensors, attained $627.6 billion in 2024, representing a 19.1% increase over 2023 sales.

A significant impediment to the market's continued expansion is the demanding cycle time necessitated for sensor calibration, signal processing, and comprehensive system integration, particularly within high-speed applications like robotics and advanced automotive systems. This operational complexity can affect deployment timelines and the overall synchronization of integrated systems.

Key Market Drivers

The increasing adoption of smart home and IoT devices serves as a significant driving factor for the global motion sensor market. Motion sensors are integral to these connected environments, enabling automated lighting, intelligent climate control, and proactive security monitoring based on occupancy and presence detection. Their integration supports energy efficiency across residential and commercial buildings and enhances user experience through responsive interfaces. In industrial IoT applications, these sensors facilitate predictive maintenance by monitoring machinery vibration and operational status, thereby optimizing efficiency and reducing downtime. The sustained growth of these interconnected device categories drives demand for compact, low-power, and accurate motion sensing solutions. According to NXP Semiconductors' unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025, the company's Industrial and IoT segment revenue grew 6% quarter-over-quarter.

The expansion of automotive safety and autonomous driving applications also profoundly influences the motion sensor market. Motion sensors, including accelerometers and gyroscopes, are indispensable within advanced driver assistance systems, enabling functionalities such as electronic stability control, collision avoidance, and precise vehicle state estimation. As the automotive sector advances toward higher levels of autonomy, the need for robust and reliable motion sensing intensifies for accurate perception, localization, and trajectory planning, crucial for safe and dependable operation. According to Continental's press release on May 8, 2025, the company achieved a 200 million radar sensors production milestone, highlighting the rapid integration of these advanced systems. This market expansion is supported by the broader semiconductor industry. According to STMicroelectronics' financial results released on July 24, 2025, the company reported second quarter net revenues of $2.77 billion.

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Key Market Challenges

A significant impediment to the continued expansion of the global motion sensor market is the demanding cycle time required for sensor calibration, signal processing, and comprehensive system integration. This operational complexity is particularly pronounced in high-speed applications such as robotics and advanced driver-assistance systems. The meticulous process of ensuring real-time accuracy and seamless communication among diverse sensor types extends development phases, thereby affecting deployment timelines and the overall synchronization of integrated systems.

This extended integration and calibration period directly hampers market growth by increasing development costs and delaying product launches in critical sectors. The substantial resources allocated to overcome these complexities are notable within the broader semiconductor industry, which produces these sensors. For instance, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association's 2025 report, Intel's U.S. research and development expenses in 2024 amounted to $16.5 billion, and TSMC's reached $6.4 billion. These figures demonstrate the considerable investment necessitated to advance and streamline complex semiconductor and sensor integration processes, which absorbs capital and engineering talent, thereby slowing the pace at which new motion-sensing solutions can reach widespread commercialization and adoption.

Key Market Trends

Miniaturization and advanced sensor technologies are significantly driving the motion sensor market by enabling integration into more compact devices and expanding application possibilities with improved precision and efficiency. According to SEMI, in June 2025, global semiconductor manufacturing capacity for advanced processes (7nm and below) was projected to increase by approximately 69 percent, from 850,000 wafers per month in 2024 to 1.4 million wafers per month by 2028, directly supporting production of sophisticated motion sensing components. This advancement is exemplified by Infineon's announcement in July 2025 that its 300 millimeter gallium nitride wafer production was on track to deliver customer samples by the fourth quarter, achieving a 2.3 times higher chip yield compared to 200 millimeter processes.

The expanding integration of motion sensors into healthcare and wearable devices represents a key growth trajectory, fueled by rising consumer interest in personal health monitoring and preventative care. These sensors provide vital functionalities, including activity tracking and advanced diagnostic measurements. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2025 Topline Participation Report, American sports and fitness participation reached an unprecedented 80 percent in 2024, with 247.1 million active participants, indicating a substantial market for devices incorporating motion sensors. This expansion is supported by innovations such as STMicroelectronics’ introduction in October 2024 of a new biosensing chip, which combines high-accuracy biopotential input with inertial sensing and an embedded AI core for efficient activity detection in next-generation healthcare wearables.

Segmental Insights

The Global Motion Sensor Market is experiencing significant expansion, with the Fully Automatic segment identified as the fastest growing. This accelerated growth is primarily driven by the pervasive industrial and consumer demand for seamless automation across various applications, including smart homes, advanced security systems, and consumer electronics. Fully automatic sensors provide critical advantages by enabling immediate, autonomous responses to detected motion, thereby significantly enhancing convenience, bolstering safety measures, and optimizing energy consumption through the elimination of manual control. Their indispensable integration into modern security infrastructures, sophisticated lighting automation, and interconnected Internet of Things devices underscores this segment's swift market progression.

Regional Insights

North America emerges as the leading region in the global motion sensor market, primarily due to its robust technological infrastructure and a highly developed innovation ecosystem. The region demonstrates strong consumer adoption of smart home technologies, encompassing advanced security systems and automated lighting. Moreover, the extensive integration of motion sensors into diverse consumer electronics, such as smartphones and wearable devices, significantly contributes to market expansion. The substantial presence of major automotive manufacturers actively drives demand for motion sensors in advanced driver-assistance systems. Additionally, significant investments in industrial automation and the Internet of Things further solidify North America's prominent market position.

Recent Developments

In November 2025, STMicroelectronics launched the ISM6HG256X, a compact three-in-one motion sensor designed for data-intensive industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This advanced MEMS inertial sensor uniquely offers simultaneous and independent detection of both low-g (±16g) and high-g (±256g) accelerations, alongside a stable gyroscope, within a single package. Integrating edge AI capabilities, the sensor ensures that subtle movements and severe shocks are captured without fail. This product enhances the global motion sensor market by simplifying system design for industrial monitoring, asset tracking, and worker safety wearables, while optimizing performance and power efficiency at the edge.

In October 2024, STMicroelectronics introduced a new bio-sensing chip, the ST1VAFE3BX, aimed at the next generation of healthcare wearables. This highly integrated device combines accurate biopotential input with ST's proven inertial sensing and an embedded AI core. The chip performs activity detection directly on-device, ensuring faster performance with reduced power consumption, which is crucial for compact wearable form factors like smartwatches, sports bands, and smart glasses. This innovation significantly advances motion sensor technology within the global market by enabling more sophisticated and power-efficient health and fitness monitoring, extending the capabilities of personal healthcare devices.

In August 2024, Murata Electronics received recognition for its high-precision SCH16T-K01 inertial sensor system, winning a 2024 Best of Sensors Award in the Industrial and Manufacturing category. This 6-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) system integrates a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer into a single package. Developed using Murata's established 3D MEMS technology, the SCH16T-K01 offers superior accuracy with exceptionally low noise levels, enabling applications requiring precise machine control and positioning. Its capabilities include detecting Earth's rotation, which enhances true north detection. This breakthrough significantly impacts the global motion sensor market by providing advanced solutions for demanding industrial environments and complex motion analysis.

In January 2024, Bosch Sensortec unveiled its Smart Connected Sensors platform, a significant development for full-body motion tracking in various applications, including rehabilitation, sports, fitness, and gaming. This platform, showcased at CES 2024, integrates hardware, software, and a ready-to-use wearable reference design. It allows up to eight wirelessly connected sensor nodes to provide qualitative feedback on movement execution. The system is designed to accelerate the development of motion tracking solutions, offering intuitive control and accurate tracking of subtle movements. This innovation contributes to the global motion sensor market by expanding capabilities for detailed human activity analysis and improving user experiences in connected environments.

Key Market Players

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
TDK Corporation
STMicroelectronics International N.V.
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Bosch Sensortec GmbH
Analog Devices, Inc.
Honeywell International Inc.
Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
ams-OSRAM AG
ROHM Co., Ltd.

By Motion Technology	By Embedded Sensor	By Function	By Application	By Region
Active Passive Other	Mems Accelerometer Mems Gyroscope Mems Magnetometer Sensor Combos	Fully−Automatic Semi−Automatic	Consumer Electronics Automotive Application Industrial Application Healthcare Commercial Residential Aerospace & Defence Others	North America Europe South America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Motion Sensor Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Motion Sensor Market, By Motion Technology:

o Active

o Passive

o Other

Motion Sensor Market, By Embedded Sensor:

o Mems Accelerometer

o Mems Gyroscope

o Mems Magnetometer

o Sensor Combos

Motion Sensor Market, By Function:

o Fully−Automatic

o Semi−Automatic

Motion Sensor Market, By Application:

o Consumer Electronics

o Automotive Application

o Industrial Application

o Healthcare

o Commercial

o Residential

o Aerospace & Defence

o Others

Motion Sensor Market, By Region:

o North America

§ United States

§ Canada

§ Mexico

o Europe

§ France

§ United Kingdom

§ Italy

§ Germany

§ Spain

o South America

§ Brazil

§ Argentina

§ Colombia

o Middle East & Africa

§ South Africa

§ Saudi Arabia

§ UAE

o Asia Pacific

§ China

§ India

§ Japan

§ Australia

§ South Korea

Competitive Landscape

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Motion Sensor Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Motion Technology (Active, Passive, Other)

5.2.2. By Embedded Sensor (Mems Accelerometer, Mems Gyroscope, Mems Magnetometer, Sensor Combos)

5.2.3. By Function (Fully−Automatic, Semi−Automatic)

5.2.4. By Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive Application, Industrial Application, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Aerospace & Defence, Others)

5.2.5. By Region

5.2.6. By Company (2024)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Motion Sensor Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Motion Technology

6.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

6.2.3. By Function

6.2.4. By Application

6.2.5. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Motion Sensor Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Motion Technology

6.3.1.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

6.3.1.2.3. By Function

6.3.1.2.4. By Application

6.3.2. Canada Motion Sensor Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Motion Technology

6.3.2.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

6.3.2.2.3. By Function

6.3.2.2.4. By Application

6.3.3. Mexico Motion Sensor Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Motion Technology

6.3.3.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

6.3.3.2.3. By Function

6.3.3.2.4. By Application

7. Europe Motion Sensor Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Motion Technology

7.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

7.2.3. By Function

7.2.4. By Application

7.2.5. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Motion Sensor Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Motion Technology

7.3.1.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

7.3.1.2.3. By Function

7.3.1.2.4. By Application

7.3.2. France Motion Sensor Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Motion Technology

7.3.2.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

7.3.2.2.3. By Function

7.3.2.2.4. By Application

7.3.3. United Kingdom Motion Sensor Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Motion Technology

7.3.3.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

7.3.3.2.3. By Function

7.3.3.2.4. By Application

7.3.4. Italy Motion Sensor Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Motion Technology

7.3.4.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

7.3.4.2.3. By Function

7.3.4.2.4. By Application

7.3.5. Spain Motion Sensor Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Motion Technology

7.3.5.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

7.3.5.2.3. By Function

7.3.5.2.4. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Motion Sensor Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Motion Technology

8.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

8.2.3. By Function

8.2.4. By Application

8.2.5. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Motion Sensor Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Motion Technology

8.3.1.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

8.3.1.2.3. By Function

8.3.1.2.4. By Application

8.3.2. India Motion Sensor Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Motion Technology

8.3.2.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

8.3.2.2.3. By Function

8.3.2.2.4. By Application

8.3.3. Japan Motion Sensor Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Motion Technology

8.3.3.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

8.3.3.2.3. By Function

8.3.3.2.4. By Application

8.3.4. South Korea Motion Sensor Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Motion Technology

8.3.4.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

8.3.4.2.3. By Function

8.3.4.2.4. By Application

8.3.5. Australia Motion Sensor Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Motion Technology

8.3.5.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

8.3.5.2.3. By Function

8.3.5.2.4. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Motion Sensor Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Motion Technology

9.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

9.2.3. By Function

9.2.4. By Application

9.2.5. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Motion Sensor Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Motion Technology

9.3.1.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

9.3.1.2.3. By Function

9.3.1.2.4. By Application

9.3.2. UAE Motion Sensor Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Motion Technology

9.3.2.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

9.3.2.2.3. By Function

9.3.2.2.4. By Application

9.3.3. South Africa Motion Sensor Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Motion Technology

9.3.3.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

9.3.3.2.3. By Function

9.3.3.2.4. By Application

10. South America Motion Sensor Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Motion Technology

10.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

10.2.3. By Function

10.2.4. By Application

10.2.5. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Motion Sensor Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Motion Technology

10.3.1.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

10.3.1.2.3. By Function

10.3.1.2.4. By Application

10.3.2. Colombia Motion Sensor Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Motion Technology

10.3.2.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

10.3.2.2.3. By Function

10.3.2.2.4. By Application

10.3.3. Argentina Motion Sensor Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Motion Technology

10.3.3.2.2. By Embedded Sensor

10.3.3.2.3. By Function

10.3.3.2.4. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Motion Sensor Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. TDK Corporation

15.3. STMicroelectronics International N.V.

15.4. NXP Semiconductors N.V.

15.5. Bosch Sensortec GmbH

15.6. Analog Devices, Inc.

15.7. Honeywell International Inc.

15.8. Alps Electric Co., Ltd.

15.9. ams-OSRAM AG

15.10. ROHM Co., Ltd.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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