The report "Europe Gesture Recognition and Touchless Sensing Market by Technology (Touch-based, Touchless), Touchless Sensing Product (Touchless Biometric Equipment, Touchless Sanitary Equipment), Gesture Recognition, Industry, and Region - Forecast to 2032" The Europe gesture recognition and touchless sensing market is projected to reach USD 35.2 billion by 2032 from USD 7.8 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 24.1% from 2025 to 2032.
The Europe gesture recognition and touchless sensing market is showing consistent growth driven by the rising adoption of touch-free interaction across automotive, industrial, and public infrastructure applications. European consumers and enterprises emphasize safety, usability, and regulatory compliance, which supports deployment in vehicles, factories, and public spaces. Demand is increasing for gesture-based controls in premium automobiles and infotainment systems.
Industrial automation initiatives across Europe are supporting wider adoption. Touchless sensing is used for machine control, access management, and worker safety. Smart manufacturing and warehouse operations rely on these systems. Smart buildings in major cities integrate gesture recognition for lighting, climate control, and security systems. These deployments improve energy efficiency and user experience. Advances in AI and embedded vision are improving accuracy. Edge computing reduces response time. The market benefits from strong regional technology and automotive players. Germany plays a central role in innovation, testing, and deployment across Europe.
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“The online gesture recognition segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast year.”
The online gesture recognition type is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the Europe gesture recognition market due to the rising demand for real-time user interaction. Online gesture recognition processes gestures instantly, which supports responsive system behavior. This capability is well-suited for automotive interfaces and industrial control systems. Interactive public displays also benefit from immediate response. European automotive manufacturers are adopting real-time gesture controls to improve driver safety. User experience also improves through reduced distraction. Industrial environments use online gesture recognition for hands-free operation. Smart buildings apply it for faster system response. Growth in connected systems supports wider deployment. Edge computing enables local processing with low latency. AI-based vision software improves accuracy. These factors are driving strong adoption of online gesture recognition solutions across Europe.
“The touchless technology segment is expected to register the fastest growth in the Europe gesture recognition and touchless sensing market during the forecast period.”
The touchless technology segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the Europe gesture recognition and touchless sensing market due to rising demand for contact-free interaction across industries. Europe is seeing higher adoption of touchless solutions in transportation hubs, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and public infrastructure. These deployments improve hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency. The automotive sector is accelerating the use of touchless controls in infotainment systems, access functions, and driver monitoring applications. This trend supports safer and more intuitive vehicle interiors. Advances in AI-based vision are improving system accuracy. Depth sensing technologies enhance detection reliability. Edge computing supports real-time performance at scale. Investment in smart buildings is increasing across Europe. Digital public services are also expanding touchless use cases. Strong regulatory focus on safety supports adoption. User protection requirements encourage compliant system design. These factors collectively accelerate the growth of touchless technology across the European market.
“The touchless sanitary equipment segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the Europe touchless sensing market during the forecast period.”
The touchless sanitary equipment segment is projected to register the highest CAGR in the Europe touchless sensing market during the forecast period. This high growth is due to a stronger focus on hygiene and safety. Public and commercial spaces are prioritizing automation to reduce physical contact. Airports across Europe are adopting automatic faucets to improve cleanliness standards. Railway stations are installing touchless soap dispensers to limit surface contact. Hospitals are using hand dryers and flushing systems to support infection control. Offices and shopping centers are also expanding the deployment of these solutions. Government guidelines promoting hygiene are supporting adoption across countries. Building regulations focused on accessibility are reinforcing demand. Integration of sensors is improving system reliability. AI-based detection enhances responsiveness. Energy-efficient designs are reducing operating costs. Investment in smart buildings is increasing across Europe. Renovation of public infrastructure is accelerating the deployment of touchless sanitary equipment.
Key Players
Leading players in the Europe gesture recognition and touchless sensing market include Sony Depthsensing Solutions (Belgium), Infineon Technologies (Germany), Cognitec Systems GmbH (Germany), IrisGuard (UK), Valeo (France), AMERIA AG (Germany), IDEMIA (France), Microchip Technology Inc. (US), OMNIVISION (US), and Cisco Systems, Inc. (US).
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