Electronic skin is a thin, flexible, and stretchable membrane embedded with electronic components that possesses sensing abilities. Electronic skin technology is intended to reproduce the abilities of human/animal skin, owing to which electronic skin generates an appropriate response to environmental stimuli, such as changes in pressure and heat.
Electronic skin incorporates the usage of integrated sensors to monitor environmental changes. This feature showcased by electronic skin technology has sparked the interest of the manufacturers of wearable devices and healthcare equipment. Electronic skin possesses the potential to be utilized for on-body health and physiological condition monitoring. During the coming years, electronic skin is expected to experience widespread adoption in different industry domains such as healthcare, industrial & residential robotics, and prosthetics.
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With regards to the applications of electronic skin, the global electronic skin market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, telecommunication, retail, and aerospace & defense, among others. The healthcare applications of electronic skin are estimated to register the highest growth during the forecast period and are expected to continue to hold the largest market share.
High demand for electronic skin solutions in the wearable electronics sector is expected to propel the adoption of electronic skin in the healthcare industry. Chronic changes in diet and lifestyle owing to increasing health concerns in the average population and the rising awareness about fitness is estimated to drive the global electronic skin market during the forecast period.
Moreover, the ageing of the population and the consequent threats of chronic diseases & conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease, are expected to propel the adoption rate of remote health monitoring equipment. Electronic skin patches and related equipment facilitates the remote management of chronic diseases while offering complete independence to the patient.
Growing awareness regarding the electronic skin technology in the healthcare sector and the ever-rising acceptance of remote patient monitoring equipment is estimated to propel the global electronic skin market during the forecast period.
By component, the global electronic skin market is segmented into stretchable circuits, stretchable conductors, electro-active polymers, and photovoltaics, among other components. Continuous advancements in the Microelectro-mechanical Systems (or MEMS) technology have resulted in the miniaturization of electro-mechanical and mechanical components using microfabrication techniques.
By utilizing MEMS technology, the miniaturized electronic circuits and components can be embedded onto a thin and flexible substrate. The solution formed is referred to as electronic skin. These advancements in the MEMS technology enable the integration of multifunctional semiconductors into a single flexible substrate. The multifunctionality feature offered by various electronic skin solutions is estimated to drive the global electronic skin market during the forecast period.
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With respect to geography, the electronic skin market in North America is estimated to hold the largest market share of the global electronic skin market by the end of the forecast year 2019. However, the electronic skin market in Western Europe is estimated to hold the largest market share by the end of the forecast period. The large presence of electronic skin technology researchers is driving the electronic skin markets in North America and Western Europe.
The electronic skin market in China is estimated to record the highest growth rate during the forecast period. Increasing competition in the market and high investments made by the research departments of companies and the government will enable the electronic skin market in China to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period.
Currently, researchers are focused on enhancing the “bio-inspired” electronic skin technology. Various research and development divisions of the market participants have developed a robotic hand that features the dexterity of a human hand. Integrated rubber substrate electronic skin enables the robotic hand to detect and measure pressure, which enables it to control the applicable force parameter.
This feature will enable medical end users to facilitate autonomous robotic surgery in the future. This electronic skin-integrated autonomous robotic equipment will possess the ability to carry out complex operations and surgeries in the medical and healthcare sector without any human intervention.
However, a large amount of research is required before the technology is certified for complex surgical uses. At present, this technology is only suitable for repetitive experimental tasks such as lifting an egg and carrying it from one point to another.
Some key market participants profiled in the global electronic skin market study include MC10, Physical Optics Corporation, Dialog Semiconductor, Intelesens Ltd., 3M, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Plastic Electronics GmbH, ROTEX Global, SMARTLIFEINC LIMITED, VivaLNK, Xenoma, and Xsensio.
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Key regions covered in the global electronic skin market report:
The electronic skin market is predicted to grow at 20.3% CAGR through 2032.
North America electronic skin market holds the highest revenue potential.
The electronic skin market size is anticipated to be over US$ 7.83 Billion in 2022.
The electronic skin market is expected to surpass US$ 49.74 Billion by 2032.
1. Executive Summary 1.1. Market Overview 1.2. Market Analysis 1.3. Analysis and Recommendations 1.4. Wheel of Fortune 2. Market Introduction 2.1. Market Definition 2.2. Significance 2.3. Technology Roadmap 2.4. Market Taxonomy 2.5. Segmental Incremental Opportunities 3. Market Background 3.1. Macroeconomic Factors 3.2. Technologies Enabling Innovations 3.3. Value Chain 3.4. Market Dynamics 3.4.1. Drivers 3.4.2. Restraints 3.4.3. Impact Analysis by Region 3.4.4. Opportunity in Communication Protocol/Framework 3.4.5. Opportunity in Assistive Health 3.4.6. Opportunity in Social Intelligence Robotics 3.4.7. Current Market Trends 4. Market Forecast 4.1. Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth 4.2. Absolute $ Opportunity 5. Global Market Analysis by Component 5.1. Introduction 5.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Component 5.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis by Component 5.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Component, 2013-2017 5.3. Market Size Forecast by Component 2018-2028 5.3.1. Stretchable Circuits 5.3.2. Stretchable Conductors 5.3.3. Electro-active Polymers 5.3.4. Photovoltaics 5.3.5. Others 5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis by Component 6. Global Market Analysis by Application 6.1. Introduction 6.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis by Application 6.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis by Application 6.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Application, 2013-2017 6.3. Market Size Forecast by Application, 2018-2028 6.3.1. Consumer Electronics 6.3.2. Automotive 6.3.3. Healthcare 6.3.4. Telecommunication 6.3.5. Retail 6.3.6. Aerospace & Defense 6.3.7. Others 6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis by Application 7. Global Market Analysis by Region 7.1. Introduction 7.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis by Region 7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis by Region 7.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Region, 2013-2017 7.3. Market Size Forecast by Region, 2018-2028 7.3.1. North America 7.3.2. Latin America 7.3.3. Western Europe 7.3.4. Eastern Europe 7.3.5. SEA and others of APAC 7.3.6. China 7.3.7. Japan 7.3.8. Middle East and Africa 7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region 8. North America Market Analysis 8.1. Introduction 8.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 8.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 8.3.1. By Country 8.3.1.1. U.S. 8.3.1.2. Canada 8.3.2. By Component 8.3.3. By Application 8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 8.4.1. By Country 8.4.2. By Component 8.4.3. By Application 9. Latin America Market Analysis 9.1. Introduction 9.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 9.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 9.3.1. By Country 9.3.1.1. Brazil 9.3.1.2. Mexico 9.3.1.3. Rest of Latin America 9.3.2. By Component 9.3.3. By Application 9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 9.4.1. By Country 9.4.2. By Component 9.4.3. By Application 10. Western Europe Market Analysis 10.1. Introduction 10.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 10.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 10.3.1. By Country 10.3.1.1. Germany 10.3.1.2. Italy 10.3.1.3. France 10.3.1.4. Spain 10.3.1.5. U.K. 10.3.1.6. BENELUX 10.3.1.7. Rest of Western Europe 10.3.2. By Component 10.3.3. By Application 10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 10.4.1. By Country 10.4.2. By Component 10.4.3. By Application 11. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 11.1. Introduction 11.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 11.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 11.3.1. By Country 11.3.1.1. Russia 11.3.1.2. Poland 11.3.1.3. Rest of Eastern Europe 11.3.2. By Component 11.3.3. By Application 11.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 11.4.1. By Country 11.4.2. By Component 11.4.3. By Application 12. SEA and Other APAC Market Analysis 12.1. Introduction 12.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 12.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 12.3.1. By Country 12.3.1.1. India 12.3.1.2. ASEAN 12.3.1.3. Australia and New Zealand 12.3.1.4. Rest of SEA and others of APAC 12.3.2. By Component 12.3.3. By Application 12.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 12.4.1. By Country 12.4.2. By Component 12.4.3. By Application 13. China Market Analysis 13.1. Introduction 13.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 13.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 13.3.1. By Component 13.3.2. By Application 13.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 13.4.1. By Component 13.4.2. By Application 14. Japan Market Analysis 14.1. Introduction 14.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 14.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 14.3.1. By Component 14.3.2. By Application 14.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 14.4.1. By Component 14.4.2. By Application 15. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 15.1. Introduction 15.2. Historical Market Size Analysis by Market Segment, 2013-2017 15.3. Market Size Forecast by Market Segment, 2018-2028 15.3.1. By Country 15.3.1.1. Northern Africa 15.3.1.2. GCC Countries 15.3.1.3. Turkey 15.3.1.4. South Africa 15.3.1.5. Rest of Middle East and Africa 15.3.2. By Component 15.3.3. By Application 15.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis 15.4.1. By Country 15.4.2. By Component 15.4.3. By Application 16. Competition and Market Structure Analysis 16.1. Market Position of Key Players 16.2. Market Share by Tier of Companies 17. Competition Deep Dive 17.1. Koninklijke Philips N.V. 17.1.1. Overview 17.1.2. Key Financials 17.1.3. Product Portfolio 17.1.4. Key Strategies 17.1.5. Competition Benchmarking 17.2. MC10 17.3. Physical Optics Corporation 17.4. Dialog Semiconductor 17.5. Intelesens Ltd. 17.6. 3M 17.7. plastic electronic GmbH 17.8. ROTEX Technology 17.9. VivaLNK 17.10. Smartlife 17.11. Xenoma Inc. 17.12. Xsensio 18. Research Methodology
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