Haptics is a form of communication that involves touch. In haptic technology, the system or machine interfaces with the user through touch. Today, haptic technology has a wide area of application, for instance, the technology is very popular and widely accepted in the consumer electronics industry. This technology can be found in almost all smartphones and tablets available in the market today. The applications of this technology are also increasing in the gaming controls, healthcare, and automotive sectors.While driving,distractions like other vehicles, pedestrians, traffic lights, cell phones,and in-vehicle entertainment systems can cause serious issues. In an attempt to eliminate or minimize driver distractions, government authorities around the world have strict regulations in place, which require the use of safety systems in a vehicle. These include a gamut of safety and security systems installed in a vehicle, which are used to alert the driver in case of the detection of any unwarranted action. For instance, lane departure warning system can include both visual as well as auditory warnings.However, the auditory, visual, and driving senses may already be preoccupied due to several unaccounted factors, which may then result in accidents. Thus, the warning systems should use another mode of communication to alert the driver. This is where haptic technology comes into the picture.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive external airbags market for the period 2017-2021. To calculate the size of the market, we have considered a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches, wherein our in-house databases have been used to arrive at the global automotive external airbags market.

Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive exhaust gas sensors market for the period 2017-2021 in this report. To calculate the size of the market, we have considered a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches, wherein our in-house databases have been used. We have considered APAC, EMEA, and the Americas as the prime potential markets for automotive exhaust gas sensors.The introduction to the report covers and overview of automotive sensors, a historical brief, and current scenario in the automotive sensor market. The need for automotive exhaust gas sensors is then analyzed, with a detailed analysis of the existing portfolio of automotive exhaust gas sensors. The market landscape provides a market overview, along with segmentation criteria. This is followed by the emissions and fuel economy standards. The global automotive exhaust gas sensors market sizing (in revenue terms), sizing methodology, price trends, and Porter's five forces analysis of the industry follow.

An EDR is a device installed in a vehicle for recording the operation of vehicle systems for a few seconds (close to 20 seconds) during the time of occurrence of an accident.The recordings are predominantly used for assessing the functioning and effectiveness of vehicle systems during and after accidents. It is imperative to note that neither can the data in EDRs be deleted nor can the EDR (also referred to as car's black box) be disabled.As EDRs are not indispensable parts of vehicles and are only useful after an accident or crash, not all light vehicles are equipped with EDRs. Thus, regulatory mandates play a critical role in increasing the penetration of EDRs in vehicles.

Ethernet technology has been widely used in LAN and MAN networks since 1990.Despite its popularity and growing acceptance in computers and peripherals industry, it was not adopted in the automotive industry. In fact, Ethernet was implemented for the first time in BMW X5 in 2013. This is because of the risks associated with adopting a new networking technology in the form of material costs as well as supply chain management. A new technology is only adopted in the industry if the benefits and advantages outweigh the risks involved. The controller area network (CAN), which was launched in 1990s in the automotive sector, is still the widely-accepted technology.

However, increased demand for bandwidth-longing applications has paved the road for Ethernet in the automotive industry.

The sensing technology is now integrated into every auto component with sensor fusion becoming the norm for all auto component functioning. As the strategy of every original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) has been to embrace all the components that can act upon sensing on its own, electronic parking brake (EPB) is likely to be considered as one of the most required components for every vehicle. In the current stage of implementation, the popularity of drive-by-wire (DBW) systems (such as shift-by-wire (SBW) and brake-by-wire (BBW)) is driven by the growth in the number of passenger cars in the luxury vehicles segment. EPB is categorized under BBW systems.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global automotive electronic control unit (ECU) market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, we have considered a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches. Our in-house databases are used to arrive at the market data.We have segmented the market into Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA);Asia-acific (APAC); and the Americas based on geography. We have also segmented the market into safety systems, chassis electronics, powertrain, entertainment, and communication and navigation based on the key application areas.

A DCT system works similar to a conventional manual transmission but without the need for a clutch pedal. The configuration of the system makes it look like as if two separate manual gearboxes are attached to each other. It can be used both in automatic and manual transmission modes using either paddle shifters or manual driver selector on the gear lever. This type of system combines the benefits of both manual and automatic transmission.The global automotive industry has evolved drastically over the years with technical developments taking place in the field of powertrain, vehicle safety, comfort and convenience areas. Within the powertrain systems, transmission is one area that has witnessed gradual developments. Though the first design of a DCT dates back to World War II, the first and actual development started around the 1980s. DCT was first developed and tested in a few models of Ford and Peugeot. Most of the initial DCT control systems were based on analog or digital circuitry featuring single dry clutch or multi-plate wet clutch. Later, German sports car manufacturer Porsche developed its in-house version of DCT, which it named Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) in German,

meaning dual-clutch gearbox in English. Since 2000, most of the leading automakers in the world have started using DCT in their vehicles with Volkswagen being the most prominent one.

Advances in technology and the increased use of smart devices in the automotive segment have increased the adoption of automotive human-machine interface (HMI) solutions. An input component is a device through which a user provides information and the device that provides information or performs a required activity is called an output component.The global automotive display system market is slightly concentrated for OEMs, while the aftermarket is fragmented with intense competition among the players. This competition is expected to intensify further during the forecast period because of product extensions and technological innovations. Many international players are

expected to grow organically during the forecast period by expanding customer base and creating differentiated products.

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of an automobile, with vital roles to play in safety, comfort, and, increasingly, in vehicle styling. It includes lighting and signaling devices located in the front, sides, and rear of a vehicle. The primary use of automotive lighting is to ensure visibility for the driver, improve vehicle conspicuity, and intimate the presence and position of the vehicle to others.Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are seeing significant growth in application in the interior as well as exterior lighting systems of vehicles. LED lighting, also known as solid-state lighting, is a semiconductor-based lighting technology. Automotive LED lighting technology has improved significantly over the years in terms of heat-light ratio. Low power consumption, high shock resistance, and longer lifespans are some of the benefits of LED lights. These features have helped manufacturers develop lighting as

per customer requirements to ensure safety while also adding aesthetic and functional value to the vehicle. The decreasing prices of raw materials, exponential growth in vehicle production worldwide, and growing awareness of the need to enhance energy efficiency are boosting the automotive lighting market.