Market and Technology Trends

Imaging for Automotive 2022

By Yole Intelligence — Mar 2022

Towards 20 cameras in upcoming cars, imaging for automotive will reach $25B in 2027

What's new

Industry dynamics update
Key technology developments update
Improved focus on robotic vehicle ecosystem and dynamics
Improved focus on image processor market and technology

The automotive market is undergoing massive transformation

Automotive sales are benefiting from a post-covid surge – one could call it a rebirth rather than a rebound. Indeed, the CASE megatrends (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electrified) have taken the industry by storm. Cars being sold today are adopting new imaging technology equipment to support new features, and in particular support the transition from advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) toward autonomous driving (AD). In this context, the success of imaging technologies – either for viewing, ADAS, or in-cabin applications – generated $6.9B of hardware sales in 2021 and should rise at a 12.5% CAGR to $14B in 2027, on the back of 467M automotive camera modules.

The adoption of viewing cameras such as rearview has been spectacular, and this phase now involves 360° surround-view systems. ADAS forward cameras equips 58% of light vehicles produced in 2021 and will reach 86% by 2027. Both automated emergency braking (AEB) and lane-keeping assist (LKA) for Level 2+ cars are well-proven market applications. For the next phase of growth, in-cabin cameras and side / rear ADAS cameras will become necessary. Not only are consumers buying into the craze, but regulators have also come into the fray to accelerate adoption. In-cabin driver monitoring systems (DMS) and improved vulnerable-user detection technology such as pedestrian-AEB are next in line for accelerated adoption.

Imaging technology is at the center of this transformation

There were 2.6 cameras per car produced in 2021, and this number will rise to 4.6 cameras per car produced in 2027. If the average camera mount number is a good indicator of the ubiquity of imaging technology, high-end cars tend to have at least double the amount. Advanced prototypes being presented today are typically fitted with 11 or 12 cameras, and the roadmap extends beyond 20 cameras per car for the long-awaited consumer autonomous vehicles (AV). What we have observed so far is the extreme conservatism of OEMs when choosing their cameras. The image sensors being used in large volume are extremely limited. Automotive is indeed characterized by standardization, and the introduction of new imaging modality, whether it is thermal imaging (LWIR), short-wave infrared imaging (SWIR), or a new approach such as time-gating or event-based imaging, remains a difficult path that is more likely to be adopted by the robotic vehicle ecosystem. Waymo, Cruise, Baidu, and Tu Simple are the potential disruptors in this matter.

The ecosystem is adapting by blurring the line between technology and mobility companies

The consequence of the ongoing technology transition in the ecosystem has already been very significant. The acquisition of Mobileye by Intel in 2015 set the stage for the industry’s reconfiguration. Samsung, Qualcomm, and Ambarella have positioned themselves to benefit from the technology transition, and so have numerous imaging and video analytics startups. The role of the imaging technology providers is therefore intertwined with OEM and tier-ones, as well as vision processor and software companies. The automotive industry is now part of the tech scene, and this has become even more vivid in the context of the current semiconductor shortage. Numerous new technologies emerge from the diversification of applications.

This ‘Imaging for Automotive 2022’ edition will give you the clues to navigate into this fantastic transition.

Key features

Automotive context
ADAS to AD dynamics
Historical and forecast from 2017 - 2027
Market & ecosystem analysis
Robotic vehicle ecosystem & dynamics
Technology analysis

Report objectives

Provide a market analysis for imaging technologies within the automotive market.
- Camera module ASP forecast, revenue forecast, volume forecast
- Application focus on the different cameras: in-cabin, ADAS, viewing
To provide in-depth understanding of the ecosystem and players
- Who are the players within the imaging for automotive ecosystem?
- Who are the key suppliers to watch, and which technologies do they support?
Offer key technical insight and analysis about future technology trends and challenges.
- Key technology choices
- Emerging technologies and roadmaps
Provide a market analysis for imaging technologies within the automotive market.
- Camera module ASP forecast, revenue forecast, volume forecast
- Application focus on the different cameras: in-cabin, ADAS, viewing

Camera module ASP forecast, revenue forecast, volume forecast
Application focus on the different cameras: in-cabin, ADAS, viewing
To provide in-depth understanding of the ecosystem and players
- Who are the players within the imaging for automotive ecosystem?
- Who are the key suppliers to watch, and which technologies do they support?

Who are the players within the imaging for automotive ecosystem?
Who are the key suppliers to watch, and which technologies do they support?
Offer key technical insight and analysis about future technology trends and challenges.
- Key technology choices
- Emerging technologies and roadmaps

Key technology choices
Emerging technologies and roadmaps

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