Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Sensors in Wearables Market Report 2025

The human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.63 billion in 2024 to $4.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%. During the historic period, growth was driven by rising consumer awareness of personal health, increasing adoption of fitness-focused lifestyles, greater mobile connectivity, expansion of digital health ecosystems, and wider acceptance of telemedicine.

The human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be driven by the increasing focus on aging populations, greater emphasis on remote patient monitoring, growing reliance on data-driven clinical practices, expansion of smart infrastructure ecosystems, and stronger regulatory support for digital health. Key trends during this period include advancements in miniaturized sensor components, improvements in power efficiency of embedded systems, broader adoption of multimodal sensing platforms, development of flexible and stretchable electronics, and progress in wireless communication protocols.

The increasing smartphone penetration is expected to drive growth in the human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables market. Smartphone penetration measures the share of a population that owns or regularly uses a smartphone. Growth is fueled by wider internet accessibility, more affordable devices, and rising demand for mobile digital services. HMI sensors in wearables enhance smartphone interactions through features such as gesture control, touchless commands, and real-time physiological monitoring. These sensors improve user experience by delivering faster responses, personalized feedback, and smarter device control. For example, in October 2023, the GSM Association reported that nearly 4.3 billion people, or 53% of the global population, were using smartphones to access the internet, with about 80% of mobile internet users on 4G or 5G devices, reflecting a 330 million increase from 2022 to 2023.

Companies in the HMI sensors in wearables market are focusing on AI-powered health sensing platforms to enhance accuracy and user experience. AI-powered health sensing platforms combine hardware and software in wearables to process multiple health signals and convert raw sensor data into actionable insights. In August 2024, Huawei Technologies launched the HUAWEI TruSense System, featuring a multi-sensor architecture capable of monitoring over sixty health and fitness indicators, including emotional well-being assessments derived from heart rate and nervous system data. The system is recognized for its certified accuracy, adaptability, and ecosystem collaboration, advancing digital health and wearable technology.

In March 2022, Snap Inc., a US-based social media technology provider, acquired NextMind SAS, a France-based neurotechnology company, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables Snap to strengthen its augmented reality capabilities by integrating neural interface technology, supporting more immersive and hands-free experiences in devices such as augmented reality glasses.

Major players in the human-machine interface (hmi) sensors in wearables market are Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Broadcom Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, TDK Corporation, STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors NV, Analog Devices Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., Omron Corporation, Ams-OSRAM AG, Garmin Ltd., Qorvo Inc., ROHM Co. Ltd., Synaptics Incorporated, Goodix Technology Co. Ltd., Sensirion AG, Bosch Sensortec GmbH, Valencell Inc., Interlink Electronics Inc., and Ultrasense Systems Inc.

North America was the largest region in the human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The rapid rise in U.S. tariffs and the subsequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are having a major impact on the electrical and electronics sector, with semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals (essential for batteries and motors) subject to steep duties. Consumer electronics brands face profit erosion, as competitive markets limit their ability to pass costs to buyers. Industrial electronics manufacturers, meanwhile, grapple with delayed projects due to shortages of tariff-impacted components like printed circuit boards. Companies are responding by relocating assembly to tariff-exempt countries, increasing inventory buffers, and redesigning products to reduce dependency on restricted materials.

Human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables are sophisticated electronic components embedded in wearable devices that detect and interpret user inputs such as touch, motion, or physiological signals. They enable interaction between the user and digital systems, improving usability, control, and real-time feedback in applications that require precise human-system engagement and contextual responsiveness.

The primary types of HMI sensors in wearables include touch sensors, motion sensors, biometric sensors, voice and audio sensors, environmental sensors, and others. Touch sensors detect physical contact or gestures, allowing intuitive interaction with wearable devices. These sensors are incorporated in devices such as smartwatches and fitness bands, smart glasses or AR glasses, smart clothing, smart rings or wristbands, hearables or earbuds, and head-mounted displays (HMDs). Applications range from health and fitness monitoring, gesture and motion control, communication and voice interaction, to ambient sensing, personalization, gaming, and immersive experiences, serving end users in consumer electronics, healthcare, enterprise, and industrial sectors.

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The human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as gesture control, voice command, touchless navigation, biometric authentication, and health monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The human-machine interface (HMI) sensors in wearables market also includes sales of optical sensors, biosensors, pressure sensors, and gesture recognition modules. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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