Gesture Recognition for Desktop and Portable Personal Computers (PCs) Market Report 2026

The gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (pcs) market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $12.49 billion in 2025 to $15.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of touchless technology, increasing adoption of pcs and laptops, growth of gaming industry, demand for accessibility tools, advancements in camera and sensor technologies.

The gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (pcs) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with ar/vr systems, expansion of smart home devices, adoption in enterprise and industrial applications, ai-driven gesture recognition, enhanced software-hardware interoperability. Major trends in the forecast period include touchless human-computer interaction, gesture-based gaming interfaces, accessibility-enhanced computing, virtual collaboration tools, precision gesture recognition.

The growing demand for touchless interfaces is expected to drive the expansion of the gesture recognition market for desktop and portable personal computers (PCs). Touchless interfaces are systems that allow users to interact with devices without physical contact, typically through gestures, voice commands, facial recognition, and eye tracking. The rise in adoption of these interfaces is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technologies, as well as increasing concerns about hygiene and the desire for more intuitive, convenient user experiences. AI-enhanced gesture recognition and improved sensors enable precise hand movement tracking, making touchless control more reliable and accessible across various devices. Gesture recognition for PCs enhances user experience by enabling hands-free interaction through motion sensing and AI recognition, improving convenience, accessibility, and hygiene. For example, in November 2024, the House of Commons Library reported that the metropolitan police used live facial recognition (LFR) technology 117 times from January to August 2024, compared to 32 times between 2020 and 2023. As a result, the demand for touchless interfaces continues to drive market growth for gesture recognition in desktop and portable PCs.

Companies in the gesture recognition market for desktop and portable PCs are focusing on developing innovative technologies, such as rollable display technology, to improve screen flexibility, portability, and overall user experience. Rollable display technology uses flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) or similar materials to create screens that can expand, retract, or fold while maintaining high resolution and durability. For instance, in January 2025, Lenovo Group Limited launched the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 rollable AI personal computer (PC). This device is designed to enhance productivity and multitasking, featuring a rollable display that expands vertically from a compact 14-inch screen to a 16.7-inch display with a simple key press or gesture to the camera.

In May 2023, Infineon Technologies AG, a Germany-based semiconductor manufacturer, acquired Imagimob AB for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Infineon Technologies AG aims to strengthen its capabilities in edge AI and Tiny Machine Learning, accelerate the integration of AI-powered solutions into its microcontrollers and sensors, and broaden its product portfolio for smart industrial, automotive, and IoT applications. Imagimob AB is a Sweden-based technology company specializing in tiny machine learning software and edge AI solutions.

Major companies operating in the gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (pcs) market are Apple Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., pmdtechnologies ag, Infineon Technologies AG, Synaptics Incorporated, OmniVision Technologies Inc., Ultraleap, Cognitec Systems GmbH, GestureTek, Sony Depthsensing Solutions, ManoMotion, Elliptic Laboratories AS, LM3LABS Corporation, Pointgrab Ltd., eSight Technologies Ltd., Blumind Inc., Motion Gestures Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the gesture recognition market by increasing costs of sensors, cameras, and other key components used in gesture-enabled PCs and devices. The desktop and portable PC segments are most impacted, particularly in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, which rely heavily on imported electronics components. These tariffs have also caused some delays in product launches and slowed adoption rates. However, they have encouraged local manufacturing and innovation, enabling cost-optimized and regionally produced gesture recognition solutions.

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Gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (PCs) is a technology that allows computers to interpret and respond to human gestures, typically enabling touchless interaction. It relies on sensors, cameras, or specialized software to detect hand, finger, or body movements, converting them into commands or inputs for controlling applications, navigation, or gaming. This technology enhances user experience by providing intuitive, hands-free control and is widely used in virtual reality (VR), gaming, accessibility tools, and human-computer interaction (HCI) applications.

The primary types of gesture recognition for desktop and portable PCs include two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) gesture recognition. Two-dimensional (2D) gesture recognition processes hand or body movements within a two-dimensional plane to facilitate touchless interaction with digital devices. The technologies involved include touch-based and touchless gesture recognition. These systems are applied in various devices, such as desktop PCs, laptops or notebooks, gaming systems, tablets or convertible PCs, virtual reality (VR) devices, smart home systems, and more. Gesture recognition technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.North America was the largest region in the gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (PCs) market in 2025. The regions covered in the gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (pcs) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (pcs) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (PCs) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered motion tracking, software integration, customization, real-time processing, touchless authentication, technical support, and cloud-based solutions and developer training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The gesture recognition for desktop and portable personal computers (PCs) market also includes sales of three-dimensional (3D) depth-sensing cameras, infrared sensors, motion tracking devices, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gesture recognition software, embedded processors, gesture-based input devices, software development kits (SDKs), and augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) integration tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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