Haptic Interface Market Forecast 2023 - 2030

By Component :

Based on the component, the market is bifurcated into hardware and software. The hardware segment accounted for the largest revenue share in the year 2022. Hardware-based haptic interface comprises of physical components including actuators, sensors, and controllers that play a crucial role in delivering a haptic feedback. Haptic sensors are used to gather data about users' interaction with the device or the environment. Consequently, actuators are used for the generation of vibrations, forces, or motion to create a tactile feedback. For instance, in August 2022, D-BOX Technologies Inc. launched a new generation of patented haptic technology actuator system called the G5 system responsible for the generation of movement, texture and vibrations in gaming systems. Thus, the utilization of the aforementioned hardware components to produce a haptic effect is driving the growth of the market.

The software segment is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. Software systems including algorithms and haptic programming play a vital role in managing the response generated by haptic technology. Haptic software is responsible for gathering and processing the data received by different hardware components. Consequently, the ability of software systems to facilitate efficient communication between hardware components is accelerating the growth of the market.

By Technology :

Based on the technology, the market is bifurcated into tactile feedback and force feedback. The tactile feedback segment accounted for the largest revenue share in the year 2022. Tactile feedback refers to the generation of vibrations or other sensations related to the sense of touch. As a result, tactile feedback is crucial to enhance user experience by providing a sense of interactivity with the device. For instance, in February 2023, Researchers of Rice University developed a hands-free solution to deliver tactile feedback in virtual environments featuring multisensory pseudo-haptic technology that utilizes visual feedback from a VR headset and tactile sensations. Consequently, the application of tactile feedback in smartphones, tablets, and laptops to provide vibration-based notifications and typing effect is contributing to the growth of the market.

The force feedback segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Force feedback involves the application of resistive pressures or forces to stimulate physical interaction with objects. Force feedback is widely used during surgical operations wherein surgeons feel the surface and forces in cells and tissues while performing surgeries. Moreover, the application of force feedback in gaming and virtual reality experiences is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.

By Operating System :

Based on the operating system, the market is segmented into windows and mobile OS. The mobile OS segment accounted for the largest revenue share in the year 2022. Haptic interfaces on mobile operating systems including Android and iOS provide tactile feedback to enhance user experience on smartphones and tablets. Manufacturers are providing customized vibratory patterns in response to users' actions or events. As a result, haptics feedback is implemented in various android applications, games, and features. For instance, in May 2023, Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd. collaborated with SMA-Tech for the mass production of haptic actuators for products including smartphones and wearables. Moreover, the mobile OS segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. iOS offers core haptics framework to generate sensations in iOS devices. Consequently, the ability of haptics technology to produce vibratory effects on notifications, texts, and other applications is propelling the growth of the market.

By Application :

Based on the application, the market is segregated into gaming console, automotive industry, education & training, military & defense, and others. The gaming console segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 38.7% in the year 2022. Haptic technology in gaming consoles increases the user's physical connection to a virtual object or experience. Haptic feedback including vibrations, force feedback, or touch-based feedback in gaming consoles allows users to feel and interact with the gaming environment. For instance, in March 2023, Razer Inc. launched Interhaptics universal HD haptic SDK and directional haptics providing audio and visual effects in gaming consoles. Moreover, the incorporation of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) experiences in gaming consoles provides more realistic and immersive experience to the gamers, resulting in market growth.

The automotive industry is projected to register the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. The application of haptic technology in self-driving cars to improve drivers' safety is accelerating the growth of the market. Haptic feedback provides necessary alerts to the driver in order to improve awareness of roads. Haptics use tactile interfaces to provide sensations including vibrations in order to facilitate communications between different components of a vehicle. Furthermore, the application of haptics technology in ADAS systems is propelling the market growth.

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By Region :

The regional segment includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

North America accounted for the largest revenue share in the year 2022. The increasing adoption of consumer electronics devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets in the region is driving the growth of the market. Manufacturers are increasingly incorporating haptic technology to provide realistic experience to the users. For instance, in January 2022, Synaptics Incorporated launched haptic touchpads called S9A0H ASIC TouchPad for PC manufacturers compatible with Google Chromebook and Microsoft Windows to enable seamless and productive work-from-anywhere experiences. Moreover, the growing adoption of advanced technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) is further driving the growth of the market. The incorporation of the aforementioned technologies in gaming consoles improves the users' experience. Consequently, the rising culture of gaming in North America is propelling the growth of the market.

The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the revenue share of USD 325.20 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2,770.84 million in 2030, registering a CAGR of 31.2% during the forecast period. Additionally, in the region, China accounted for the largest revenue share of 33.40% in the year 2022. The rapid expansion of automotive industry in Asia-Pacific region is driving the growth of the market. Automotive manufacturers are integrating haptic technology to improve awareness regarding surroundings, collision prevention, lane departure prevention, and speed control systems. Moreover, the increasing number of smartphone manufacturers in countries such as China, Japan, and India is accelerating the growth of the market. The production of haptic actuators, touchscreens, and other haptic interface components in the region is contributing to the growth of the regional market.