The global vehicle inertial sensor market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2027). Inertial measurement units (IMUs) are used with high-performance sensors (gyroscopes, magnetometers, and accelerometers) in inertial systems to offer high-accuracy information on the surrounding environment through relative movement. The strong combination of inertial measurement units (IMUs) and other onboard sensors delivers important data, enhancing vehicle reliability and paving the way for new advances in vehicle automation. 

By combining various inertial sensors, such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, and sometimes a magnetometer, an IMU can read six dimensions (yaw, roll, and pitch rate, as well as lateral, longitudinal, and vertical accelerations) around the three axes while driving. IMUs are employed in a variety of automotive applications, including the most recent advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) functions for autonomous driving. It aids in filling in the GPS gap when the car approaches the blind spot and when LiDAR performance fails in a snowstorm.

With the support of micro-fabrication and micro-machining processes, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology enabled the shrinking of mechanical and electro-mechanical elements in the field of sensors and semiconductors. As a result, MEMS has become a crucial component of various automation components in Level 1, 2, and 3 autonomous vehicles, considerably increasing the demand for inertial systems in the automotive industry. The market growth is being driven by the increased need for safety in automobiles. Every year, nearly 1.35 million people are killed in traffic accidents across the globe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Furthermore, between 20 and 50 million additional people are injured non-fatally, with many of them becoming disabled as a result of their injury. MEMS accelerometers serve a critical role in increasing car safety features.

New players are boosting their market presence and expanding their business footprint throughout emerging nations, owing to advancements in sensor technology across inertial systems. In October 2019, Honeywell launched the HGuide i300, which is a high-performance MEMS-based inertial measurement unit (IMU) designed to meet the needs of applications in a variety of markets, including agriculture, AUVs, industrial equipment, robotics, survey/mapping, stabilized platforms, transportation, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The HGuide i300 can be readily integrated into a variety of topologies owing to industry-standard communication interfaces and a wide input voltage range. The HGuide i300's tiny size, lightweight, and low power make it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2020-2027
• Base year- 2020
• Forecast period- 2021-2027
• Segment Covered- 

o By Component 

o By Application 

• Competitive Landscape:  Analog Devices, Inc., TDK Corp., Epson Electronics America, Inc., and Bosch Group GmbH, among others

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominates the market in base year?
• Which segment and region will project fastest growth in the market?
• How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Recovery Timeline

o Deviation from pre-COVID forecast

o Most affected region and segment

• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Vehicle Inertial Sensor Market Report 

By Component

• Accelerometers
• Gyroscopes
• Inertial Measurement Unit
• Others

By Application

• Commercial Vehicles
• Passenger Vehicles

By Region