Automotive Corner Sonar Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Active Sonar, Passive Sonar), By Application Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The main components of the system are sonar control unit (SCU), four rear sensors and sonar buzzer. When the vehicle reverses, the sonar system is activated. The four level of distance is detected by central sonar, while three levels of distance is detected by external sonar. In car, the sonar sensor leads the sensor signal to the SCU, which transforms it into a detection distance signal, and subsequently sends it to the instrument cluster through controller area network (CAN) communication. Compared to light-based sensors. The advantage of sonar is that it is not confused by transparent or black surfaces. On the other hand, compared with 550 nm of visible light, the wavelength of ultrasound is much larger than the wavelength of light, that is, it is usually about 4 mm. Therefore, without transducer faces the reflector surface in the normal direction, only rough surfaces or edges can reflect sound waves. Though, maximum real-world outdoor surfaces almost always have some type of surface roughness, which enables sonar to detect objects. Consequently, it was decided to use sonar sensors for collision avoidance systems

In particular, the sensor should be resistant to moisture, dust particles, vehicle engine noise, and other sound sources. The sonar control unit is capable of self-diagnosis. It can detect sensor failure or open sensor harness.

Market Segmentation:

Globally, the automotive corner sonar market is segmented by type, by application type and by geographic coverage. The type is divided into active sonar and passive sonar. The active sonar holds the largest share of the global automotive corner sonar market and is estimated to maintain its leading position during the forecast period. Active sonar is largely used in nowadays cars especially in autonomous cars and also every day vehicles. Although the energy used by passive sensors already exists, especially light or heat. And has also many benefits over active sonar. Some of the utmost serious complications with active sensors is interference. As more and more self-driving cars take to the streets, the number of sensors is also increasing. Providing they use active sensors; this means that the energy released by these sensors to the world will increase. As a result, they may ultimately interfere with each other, and this problem will merely be exacerbated when people use active sensors. This may cause objects with a small radar cross-section to be undetected. The passive sensor maybe the fastest growing segment and is expected to propel the growth of the automotive corner sonar market in the forecast period. The application type is bifurcated into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The usage of sonar is increasing rapidly in the passenger cars over the period of time. The increasing safety among the drivers is also expected factor responsible for the growth of this segment.                       

Key Players:

Major players operating in the global automotive corner sonar market include. Aisin Seiki, Aptiv, Denso, Fuji Ceramics, Nippon Ceramic, Muramoto Industry, Nippon Lock, NNP Denshi, Pacific Industrial, Ficosa International, ANDEN, NNP Denshi, ASTI, Jeco, Mando and Mitsubishi Electric among others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Automotive Corner Sonar


• Number of Products, Key Countries, 2019


• New Product Launches, Key Players

Regional Analysis:

Geographically, the automotive corner sonar market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world. The North America holds the maximum share of the global automotive corner sonar market and is estimated to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. The increasing number of autonomous cars in this region is responsible factor for the growth of the market in this region. Asia Pacific is also expected to show exponential growth in this market over the forecast period owing to rising number of the luxury cars in this region. Europe is also expected to show good growth in this market over the forecast period owing to rising stringent rules regarding safety of the passenger and driver in this region.

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Key Industry Developments:

• March 2019- Ficosa and Panasonic will provide to inbuilt Japan's new BMW X5 with jointly developed interior rear-view mirrors with electronic toll collection. The rear-view mirror is specifically aimed at the Japanese market. The electronic toll collection system is integrated with the credit card, it can manage highway tolls. The mirror has a slot for inserting a credit card, and a small screen is installed on the top to report the amount to be paid.


• June 2020- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has acquired a 34% stake in Finnish train information system manufacturer EKE-Electronics Ltd. The company’s goals are to enhance the product competitiveness of the train control and management system (TCMS) and also to establish the technology of the state-based maintenance support system. This capital agreement will empower Mitsubishi Electric to handle business collaboration with EKE-Electronics to enrich its train information system business in abroad markets.