Time-Of-Flight (TOF) Sensor Global Market Report 2026

The time-of-flight (ToF) sensor is a compact and lightweight device leveraging the time-of-flight principle to ascertain depth and distance. It accomplishes this by measuring the duration taken by photons to travel from the sensor's emitter to a target and back to the emitter. This technology is utilized to calculate distances between sensors and objects based on the time elapsed between transmitting a signal and its return after being reflected by an object.

Various types of time-of-flight (ToF) sensors include RF-modulated light sources paired with phase detectors, range-gated images, and direct time-of-flight imagers. RF-modulated light sources with phase detectors involve radio frequency light sources that convert electrical energy into visible radiation by analyzing the phase difference between two input signals of the same frequency. This technology is instrumental in capturing 3D images using a single laser pulse. ToF sensors find application across diverse fields such as augmented reality and virtual reality, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), machine vision, 3D imaging and scanning, robotics, and drones. These sensors have widespread usage in industries including automotive, consumer electronics, gaming and entertainment, industrial sectors, healthcare, aerospace, and defense.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the ToF sensor market by raising costs for imported semiconductor components, optical modules, infrared emitters, and precision packaging materials from key global suppliers. Automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and robotics sectors in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have experienced elevated production expenses and delayed component availability. However, tariffs are supporting regional sensor manufacturing initiatives, promoting localized supply chains, and encouraging innovation in cost-optimized ToF imaging technologies.

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The time-of-flight (tof) sensor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.57 billion in 2025 to $5.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in early lidar and depth-sensing applications, expansion of 3d imaging in gaming, reliance on traditional distance measurement tools, development of basic industrial machine vision, increased use in consumer electronics.

The time-of-flight (tof) sensor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-precision depth sensors, expansion of ar/vr applications, growth in automotive autonomous systems, increasing deployment in robotics and drones, development of multi-channel tof imaging technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of AI-enhanced tof imaging solutions, expansion of autonomous robot and drone navigation, integration of IoT-connected depth-sensing platforms, development of cloud-enabled 3d analytics systems, advancement of intelligent machine vision technologies.

The rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the time-of-flight (ToF) sensor market in the coming years. Consumer electronics are electronic devices designed for daily use by individuals and households, primarily for entertainment and communication purposes. These devices utilize time-of-flight (ToF) sensors to enhance facial recognition systems by generating 3D maps of users' faces on smartphones and tablets, improving both accuracy and security. For example, in March 2025, Oberlo, a US-based e-commerce data platform, reported that in 2024, smartphones remained the most popular consumer electronics product in the United States, with approximately 97.6% of U.S. consumers owning a device, marking a 1.2% increase compared to 2023. Thus, the growing demand for consumer electronics is fueling the expansion of the time-of-flight (ToF) sensor market.

Leading companies in the time-of-flight (ToF) sensor market are focusing on advanced innovations such as compact long-range ToF sensors to improve measurement accuracy, enhance process reliability, enable smart automation, and allow flexible integration in space-constrained environments. Compact long-range ToF sensors are miniature devices that determine distance by measuring the time taken for emitted light pulses to reflect off objects, providing precise depth and distance detection over extended ranges within a space-efficient design. For example, in December 2025, SensoPart, a Germany-based sensor manufacturer, introduced the FT 25-RLAP, a miniature ToF sensor capable of accurate distance measurement up to 1.5 meters within a compact 34 x 20 x 12 mm housing. The sensor offers analog and switching outputs, IO-Link communication, advanced background suppression, and customizable configuration options, allowing seamless integration into logistics, robotics, automated manufacturing, and assembly systems while supporting smarter process control and predictive maintenance.

In June 2023, Lumentum Holdings, a U.S.-based provider of optical and photonic products, acquired specific time-of-flight (ToF) technology assets from IPG Photonics. This strategic acquisition is expected to bolster Lumentum's capabilities in 3D sensing and laser-based applications for automotive and consumer electronics. The purchase of these specific ToF technology assets from IPG Photonics is primarily focused on strengthening Lumentum's position in the 3D sensing market, especially for automotive and consumer electronics applications. This strategic initiative aims to expand Lumentum's capabilities in laser-based technologies, which are increasingly important in fields such as autonomous vehicles and advanced camera systems. IPG Photonics is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers.

Major companies operating in the time-of-flight (tof) sensor market are Texas Instruments Incorporated, STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, Panasonic Corporation, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Keyence Corporation, pmdtechnologies ag, Sharp Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, Melexis NV, ams-OSRAM AG, Broadcom Inc., Omron Corporation, Renesas Electronics Corporation, ESPROS Photonics Corporation, Terabee S.A.S., Lucid Vision Labs Inc., BECOM Optics GmbH, Chirp Microsystems Inc., Quanergy Systems Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the time-of-flight (ToF) sensor market in 2025. The regions covered in the time-of-flight (tof) sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the time-of-flight (tof) sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The time-of-flight (ToF) sensor market consists of sales of ToF sensors and sensor modules, light sources, depth sensors, and range imaging cameras. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Time-Of-Flight (TOF) Sensor Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses time-of-flight (tof) sensor market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: RF-Modulated Light Sources With Phase Detectors; Range-Gated Imagers; Direct Time-Of-Flight Imagers
• 2) By Application: Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality; Lidar; Machine Vision; 3D Imaging And Scanning; Robotics And Drone
• 3) By End-User: Automotive; Consumer Electronics; Gaming And Entertainment; Industrial; Healthcare; Aerospace And Defense
• Subsegments:
• 1) By RF-Modulated Light Sources With Phase Detectors: Continuous Wave (CW) Modulation; Pulsed Modulation
• 2) By Range-Gated Imagers: Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) Sensors; Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) Systems
• 3) By Direct Time-Of-Flight Imagers: Single-Channel ToF Cameras; Multi-Channel ToF Cameras
• Companies Mentioned: Texas Instruments Incorporated; STMicroelectronics N.V.; Infineon Technologies AG; Panasonic Corporation; Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Keyence Corporation; pmdtechnologies ag; Sharp Corporation; Sony Group Corporation; Melexis NV; ams-OSRAM AG; Broadcom Inc.; Omron Corporation; Renesas Electronics Corporation; ESPROS Photonics Corporation; Terabee S.A.S.; Lucid Vision Labs Inc.; BECOM Optics GmbH; Chirp Microsystems Inc.; Quanergy Systems Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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