Frost & Sullivan Releases 2015 Sensors and Controls Top Technology Analysis Report

As sensor technology advances significantly, it is expected to have a significant impact on various industries, including electronics, healthcare, public sector, and manufacturing.

Sensor manufacturers are tailoring their developments to benefit emerging applications, particularly wearables, drones, self-powered devices, and the Internet of Things.

"Integrating information from multiple sensors to provide comprehensive sensing capabilities and increasing sensor accuracy are key factors enabling new application areas," said Sumit Kumar Pal, Senior Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan TechVision. "The advent of flexible sensors will enable sensor solutions to be applied in even more new applications."

Sensor fusion, especially with information and communication technologies, will give rise to next-generation products and services. Significant convergence opportunities exist in energy harvesting, bendable and wearable electronics, wireless connectivity, and cloud analytics.

However, the long-term adoption of sensor technology largely depends on the customer experience in the early stages. Certain solutions, such as drones and biosensors, will likely need to overcome regulatory hurdles before achieving large-scale penetration.

“Governments need to design regulations that allow the use of new technologies without disrupting existing infrastructure and the operation of critical services,” said Kumar Pal, a researcher. “These favorable changes will propel sensor and control technologies to the forefront of innovation and enhance their potential,” he said.