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Parking Sensors Market is anticipated to grow significantly during 2024 to 2032, on account of the ongoing smart city initiatives and innovations in the field of connected vehicles. Several governments across the globe are making strong investments towards infrastructure development efforts, further fueling smart city projects and creating a notable demand for smart car parks.
Meanwhile, shifting customer inclination towards vehicles with ADAS features is boosting the integration of parking sensors in vehicles. For instance, in March 2023, Tesla developed a new technology for its EVs called 'Tesla Vision Park Assist', which offers distance estimations to things surrounding the vehicle to make parking in tight places easier.
In ADAS, parking sensors are often attached to a vehicle’s bumper to alert the driver about obstructions while parking. They generate a beeping tone to warn drivers of close objects as they estimate the distance between vehicles and the obstruction, either in front or behind. With several governments mandating the use of safety features in vehicles, the demand for these sensors in vehicle safety systems is increasing. In addition, efforts towards future-proofing tier-1 cities to effectively handle the anticipated urban migration also emphasizes the use of parking sensors to reduce parking issues and congestion, accelerating the industry expansion.
However, the market may face limitations due to high installation costs, compatibility issues with older vehicles, and potential privacy concerns regarding data collection from the sensors.
Collaborations between technology firms and automotive giants like Bosch, Continental, and Valeo are spurring innovation, leading to the introduction of advanced sensor technologies. Such partnerships focus on enhancing sensor accuracy, range, and integration with autonomous systems for meeting the rising demand for smart parking solutions. For instance, in March 2024, Milesight, an established manufacturer of innovative IP-based video surveillance systems, partnered with Zatpark, the U.K.'s top parking management platform. Through this alliance, Milesight's cutting-edge video surveillance technology was incorporated into Zatpark's smart parking systems to strengthen safety protocols and improve the overall user experience. The surging emphasis on heightened efficiency and offering convenience to consumers worldwide will also drive the product demand.
Based on technology, the parking sensor market is expected to record notable gains from the ultrasonic segment by 2032, driven by innovations in the field of autonomous cars and automotive IoT. These ultrasonic sensors find widescale use in dark underground parking spaces as they employ sound echo to compute the distance between the car and other objects. Furthermore, various modern-day parking systems employ ultrasonic sensors to determine parking space occupancy and compute the number of vehicles that have entered or vacated a parking space, contributing to the segment growth.
In terms of application, the parking sensors market value from the passenger vehicle segment is projected to witness high demand from 2024-2032. This can be attributed to the surging demand for ADAS in passenger vehicles. With rapid urbanization, parking spaces are becoming scarcer, further fueling the need for efficient parking solutions. Government regulations for mandating the integration of safety features like parking sensors in vehicles are spurring manufacturers to come up with new compact, reliable sensors with improved accuracy, boosting the segment expansion.
Given the regional landscape, the Asia Pacific parking sensors market is set to exhibit robust growth from 2024-2032 prompted by the growing auto retail sales in the region. The elimination of COVID-19 protocols and subsequent economy-boosting government initiatives in developing nations, such as India and China is creating a strong customer capacity for new vehicle purchases. The rapid construction of smart parking systems as part of infrastructure development projects is also likely to accelerate the regional industry expansion.
Many parking sensor firms are making strategic efforts, such as product innovations, partnerships and collaborations, and mergers & acquisitions to enhance their industry position. To illustrate, BMW, a frontrunner in automotive innovation has been coming up with cutting-edge technologies for precision sensors to ensure effortless parking, enhancing safety and convenience for drivers worldwide.
Prominent participants operating across the parking sensors industry include-
In February 2023, BMW and Valeo, the French automotive supplier, collaborated on vehicle sensors, ADAS domain controller, and software for parking the former’s upcoming Neue Klasse. Both the companies are focusing resources on the development of next-gen level 4 fully automated parking technologies.