Growing popularity of VR/AR devices to boost component demand

Digitimes Research, Growing popularity of VR/AR devices to boost component demand

The growing availability of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices will offer growth opportunities for a number of component suppliers, including sensors, infrared (IR)/laser transmitters and LED chips, according to Digitimes Research. 

Since the VR platform products designed for arcade machines and PCs require a high degree of immersive effect and also stress on positioning, tracking and interactive functionalities, these platforms need more sensor parts, said Digitimes Research . 

The VR/AR hardware systems also need to utilize a number of 6- to 9-axis inertial measurement units (IMUs) as the basic element for somatosensory control. 

The VR head-mounted display (HMD) devices also require the installation of more MEMS parts and IR/LED sensing components to detect the positions and movements of a target, Digitimes Research added.

Also, on the other side, it affact Taiwan market much.

Seiko Epson has attained a Taiwan market share of over 30% for its 4-axis robotic arms and nearly 23% for 6-axis models, according Epson Taiwan Technology & Trading vice president Victor Chen. 

In the Taiwan market, Epson 4-axis robotic arms are mainly adopted by smartphone, panel, PCB, notebook and networking/communication device makers, Chen said. 6-axis robotic arms are mainly used in automotive electronics manufacturing, although some electronics makers use 6-axis robotic arms in combination with 4-axis ones, Chen indicated. 

Seiko Epson will unveil in-house-developed force sensors in Taiwan in August 2016 to be used in robotic arms to improve precision.

The worldwide value of LED-based lamps/devices on public transportation vehicles reached US$1.36 billion in 2015, according to ElectroniCast Consultants. During the 2015-2022 timeline, the consumption (use) value is forecast to increase at an average annual rate of 4.92% to US$1.9 billion in 2022. 

The Asia Pacific region (APAC) led in global consumption with 51.4 % in relative market share in 2015. The EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa countries) held a 25.6% share of the worldwide public transit vehicle LED lamp/device consumption value, last year. The American region (South, Central and North America), led by the United States, is forecast to remain in the third-place position throughout the forecast period. 

The Bus (vehicle) category held the lead in relative market share of global consumption with 37.1% (US$505 million) in 2015. The more mature bus category is forecast to increase at a relatively slower pace versus the light-rail/tram public transportation modes, the rapid transit/metro vehicle types, and the high-speed and commuter vehicle types. The Rapid-transit/Metro vehicle category is forecast to eventually capture the market share lead in 2018, before the Bus category regains the lead in 2022, due to saturation of LEDs in the rapid transit/metro vehicle types. 

Public transit includes buses, intercity and metro/underground trains, streetcars and trams; however, ElectroniCast also includes watercraft (ferries) in its forecast and analysis. Ferry systems (including comparable water buses), government-operated and private enterprise exist in all regions.