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• [New] By 2031, drones will likely represent a foundational element in Mexico's defence architecture, with multi-sensor fusion, AI-enhanced decision-making, and distributed battlefield awareness systems. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Sensor growth in emerging markets will drive global sensor revenue to grow at a 5.2% CAGR through 2036, driven primarily by emerging sensor technologies and applications. Idtechex
• Emerging sensor technologies will grow at a CAGR of 17% by 2036, as advancements in photonic integrated circuits, quantum sensors, printed sensors and image sensors drive growth. Idtechex
• IDTechEx's research evaluates and benchmarks sensors for future mobility, identifying LiDAR and thermal imaging sensor segments as growth opportunities, set to represent 26% of automotive sensor revenue by 2036. Idtechex
• The future of fully autonomous vehicles could be more accessible than expected, without the added complexity of sophisticated sensor arrays. PatentPC
• As Gujarat lights the way with its approval of continuous pyrolysis plants, India's tyre recycling sector is poised to become a beacon of innovation and sustainability - one that could shape the future of global recycling practices. Tyre Trends
• Xiaomi 17 Ultra will have a new 50-megapixel camera with improved in-sensor zoom range. CNet
• The global surge in IoT device deployment, projected to exceed 30 billion connected devices by 2025, is a primary driver for smart sensor demand. Persistence Market Research
• Computer vision and sensor fusion technology, as pioneered by Amazon Go, will become standard. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By harnessing the potential of controlled environments, advanced satellite and sensor technologies, and data-driven monitoring, farmers - and urban communities - are better equipped to meet the growing global food demand. Farmonaut
• Tech companies are ramping up security measures, such as Microsoft Edge's scareware sensor and Apple Pay's enhanced digital ID support, to protect users from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Medium

Last updated: 08 December 2025