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2024: Global Gesture Recognition Systems Market Size Reaches $24.78 Billion for the Year

In 2024, expenditures on the global gesture recognition market amounted to $24.78 billion. More than a third of this amount fell on the North American region. The relevant data is reflected in a Fortune Business Insights study, the results of which TAdviser reviewed in mid-August 2025.

Analysts note that the sector is showing steady positive dynamics due to the growing demand for intuitive and immersive human-machine interfaces. Gesture recognition tools are increasingly being used in a variety of industries, including virtual reality, robotics and gaming. By implementing such technologies, companies can improve the user experience and provide a more exciting interaction with digital platforms.

Technological advances, including the use of advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, contribute to the development of the industry. Neural networks help improve the accuracy of gesture tracking and interpretation, which improves control. The improvement of gesture recognition tools is accompanied by an acceleration of their implementation in sectors such as automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics and industrial automation. In particular, these technologies are used in the on-board infotainment complexes of many modern cars.

The study also outlined deterrents preventing a faster market expansion. Recognition systems often rely on predefined gesture sets, limiting the range of commands used. In addition, the lack of standardized gestures on devices of different types and platforms from different manufacturers can lead to inconsistency and fragmentation - this makes it difficult for users to adapt. The cost of developing and implementing gesture recognition systems is quite high, which is explained by the need to use advanced hardware components such as sensors and cameras.

By application, the authors of the report segment the market into tools for human-computer interaction, games, virtual reality, robotics, healthcare, automotive, etc. In 2024, the largest share of revenue was provided by the first of the listed areas - approximately 36%. In second place is the gaming sector: gesture recognition technologies allow you to improve the gameplay process and enhance the effect of immersion in virtual space. By system type, the market is divided into touchpad-based contactless solutions and technologies. Products of the second type brought the lion's share of revenue, but higher growth rates are recorded in the field of contactless platforms.

From a geographical point of view, North America leads, which in 2024 accounted for 36.76%, or $9.1 billion. For comparison, a year earlier, expenses in this region were estimated at $7.21 billion. The dominance of North America is due to the high concentration of technology companies and the rapid introduction of innovative developments. Globally, significant industry players are:

• Intel;
• Jabil;
• Microchip Technology;
• Sony;
• Elliptic Laboratories ASA;
• GestureTek;
• Microsoft;
• Google;
• Cipia Vision;
• Ultraleap;
• Apple.

It is estimated that in 2025 the global market for gesture recognition systems will rise to $31.8 billion. Fortune Business Insights analysts predict that in the future, the CAGR will be 26.2%. Thus, by 2032, costs may increase to $161.86 billion.^[1]

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