Top Technologies in Sensors and Instrumentation 2017: Automotive, Healthcare, Industrial & Defense Sectors Drive Opportunities for Advanced Sensing Technologies - Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Top Technologies in Sensors and Instrumentation, 2017" report to their offering.

The technology and innovation research service covers the top 10 sensor and instrumentation technologies that will have highest impact in the near- to medium-term. Key technologies in the sensor and instrumentation cluster were evaluated to arrive at the top 10 technologies for 2017.

The research service assesses technologies from various aspects such as nature of disruption, key technology drivers, market potential, patents, funding, applications and megatrends impacted.

The top 10 technologies covered in this research service are Biosensors, Touchless Sensing, Smart Haptics, ADAS, Electronic Skin/e-skin, Energy Harvesting, Drones, Robotics Sensors, Electronic Nose and Nanosensors.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Technology Deep Dive Biosensors

• Miniaturization and High Sensing Accuracy Foster Technology Advancements
• Developments are Supported by Government and Venture Capitalist Investments
• Healthcare, Food, and Agricultural Industries are High-impact Sectors

3. Touchless Sensing

• Several Start-ups from Israel and Europe Pioneering Technology Development
• Funding by Venture Capitalists Driving Faster Adoption in Developed Economies
• Automotive and Consumer Electronics Sectors are Rapidly Growing Markets

4. Smart Haptics

• Smart Haptics Poised to Penetrate Automotive and Healthcare Sectors
• US Leads R&D Activities in the Smart Haptics Space
• Military and Homeland Security are High Impact Sectors

5. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

• North America Continues to Lead the ADAS Market followed by European Region Which Has the Potential to Gain Market Share
• US Emerges as a Hotspot for ADAS with Start-up Companies Strengthening IP Portfolio
• ADAS to Highly Impact Automotive Sectors Enabling Autonomous Vehicles

6. Electronic Skin (E-Skin)

• APAC Offers Better Market Prospects with Japan Becoming a Key Market for E-skin
• Government and VC Funds Boost Innovations in the Healthcare Sector
• Healthcare and Consumer Electronics are High-impact Sectors
• Companies and Research University Innovations to Watch
  

7. Energy Harvesting

• Wireless Sensors and Hybrid Devices Drive Market Growth
• Developments are Supported by Government and VC Investments
• Automotive and Consumer Electronics Sectors are Rapidly Growing Markets

8. Drones

• Increased Data Collection Efficiency Favoring Advancement
• The US Leads the World in Development of Drones
• Military and Agriculture are Key Markets
• Companies Exploring Potential of Drones
  

9. Robotics Sensors

• Next-generation Robotics and Safety Sensors Drive Market Growth
• China Leads the World in the R&D Space
• Manufacturing, Space, and Automotive Industries are High-impact Sectors

10. Electronic Nose (E-Nose)

• Enhanced Safety and Security are Key Driving Factors
• China Leads the World in Advancements in E-Nose
• Military and Defense and Food and Beverages are Key Trending Markets

11. Nanosensors

• Miniaturization, High Sensitivity, and High Selectivity Factors Bolster Advancements in Nanotechnology
• Spur in Innovation with Government Funding
• Healthcare, Military, and Defense are Key Applications Sectors Driving Growth

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