Segments - Human Augmentation Market by Technology (Wearable, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Exoskeleton, and Intelligent Virtual Assistant), Device (Body Worn and Non-Body Worn), Application (Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Sports & Utility, Media & Entertainment, Education, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2024 – 2032
The global human augmentation market size was USD 227.5 Billion in 2023 and is likely to reach USD 1236.9 Billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 20.7% during 2024–2032. The market growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of augmented reality and increasing awareness of wearable devices.
Human augmentation is the advanced technology that is used to enhance and improve the human capabilities. The human augmentation is able to create physical and cognitive improvements to increase the human productivity. The orthotics and limb devices are one of the most common human augmentations which is used to enhance motion and improving muscle capabilities.
The human enhancements to overcome the physical stress and regaining the capability to do certain day-to-day activities such as walking, or holding things, is provided by these human augmentations. The technological advancements in biotechnology, neurology, and biomedical engineering are expected to grow the research fields and develop new opportunities in the market.
Increasing applications of human augmentation in healthcare to develop in the development of prosthetics and exoskeletons is expected to propel the market. The increasing demand for the AI-powered prosthetics adapt to user movements in real-time is expected to boost the market during the projection period. Furthermore, the increasing preference of cognitive augmentations such as neural interfaces and mental health support is fueling the market.
Increasing adoption of augmented reality and virtual reality is driving the demand of human augmentation market. The growing industries and developing businesses are recognizing the importance of human augmentation. Moreover, the increasing awareness of wearable devices for various health conditions is driving the market.
Increasing data security concerns is expected to restrain the global market during the forecast period. Furthermore, the high capital expenditure is hindering the market. The development is human augmentation utilizes a large amount of money due to its complicated procedure and advanced technique.
Rising adoption of nanotechnology is expected to present a great opportunity in the global market. Additionally, the application of brain-computer interface in human augmentation is offering a high demand for research and development in the market. The growing research and developmental activities for better augmentation technologies is driving the market. For instance,
In 2022, Japanese researchers developed 'sixth finger' robotic for human augmentation. A robotic "sixth finger" that can be worn on the hand next to the pinky has been made by specialists which is concentrating on how brains respond to new and free body parts. Four sensors attached to the lower arm first assess electrical signals from muscles.
The market report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Human Augmentation Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2023 |
Historic Data |
2017–2022 |
Forecast Period |
2024–2032 |
Segmentation |
Technology (Wearable, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Exoskeleton, and Intelligent Virtual Assistant), Device (Body Worn and Non-Body Worn), Application (Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Sports & Utility, Media & Entertainment, Education, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
FOSSIL GROUP; Garmin Ltd; General Motors; Google; Life Sense Group; Microsoft; Panasonic Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; SAMSUNG; and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
In terms of region, the global human augmentation market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominates the global market in 2023 owing to the advanced technology and innovations. Moreover, the strong healthcare infrastructure is expected to fuel the regional market during the forecast period. High investments and funding are providing a substantial venture capital to boost the regional market. For instance,
In 2021, Aetna announced that it is expanding its cover of gender-affirming processes to include breast augmentation for transgendered people. In November, the insurer Manulife Financial Corp. stated that its transgender workers in Canada and the United States would be qualified for certain operations and treatments, including breast augmentation, under certain conditions.
The market in Europe is projected to grow at a significant pace in the years to come owing to strong research and development. The government of Europe and European Union provides a significant funding and support for research and development in healthcare for human augmentation. Additionally, the high adoption of advanced technologies is expected to drive the regional market during the forecast period.
Based on technology, the human augmentation market is divided into wearable, virtual reality, augmented reality, exoskeleton, and intelligent virtual assistant. The wearable technology segment held the largest share in the global market in 2023 owing to the wide range of applications. The wearable human augmentation is used in the consumer electronics, healthcare, and educational system. Furthermore, the increasing market penetration and adoption of wearable technology is expected to drive the segment during the forecast period.
The exoskeletons segment is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period due toe the medical and rehabilitation applications. Exoskeletons are vital for individuals with mobility impairments, providing support for the walking and movement. Additionally, the increasing adoption of exoskeletons in industrial and military is expected to boost the segment during the projection period.
On the basis of device, the global market is segregated into body worn and non-body worn. The body worn segment is anticipated to register a considerable CAGR in over the predicted period owing to the its wide range of applications. The high adoption rates of body worn augmentation devices and increasing technological advancements is fueling the segment. Furthermore, the body worn devices are highly used in the healthcare, consumer electronics, and industrial settings.
The non-body worn segment is projected to register a robust growth rate during the assessment years due to the its critical applications in the industrial automation and healthcare. The non-body worn devices are crucial for specific tasks and environments. The adoption of these devices is more niche as compared to the broad and personal nature of body-worn devices.
On the basis of application, the human augmentation market is segmented into medical, aerospace & defense, sports & utility, media & entertainment, education, and others. The medical segment registers a robust growth rate in 2023 due to the increasing preferences of wearable healthcare devices. Devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and continuous glucose monitoring devices (CGMs) are used for monitoring vital signs, managing chronic conditions, and improving overall health outcomes.
The aerospace & defense segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate over the projection period due to the enhanced solider capabilities. Augmented reality for training simulation, mission planning, and real time operational support improves the situational awareness and decision-making in critical scenarios.
The human augmentation market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global human augmentation market are FOSSIL GROUP; Garmin Ltd; General Motors; Google; Life Sense Group; Microsoft; Panasonic Corporation; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; SAMSUNG; and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
These players utilize several development strategies, such as product launches and acquisitions, to boost their global presence. For instance,
In 2022, Wandercraft, a Paris-based business,raised USD 45 million to increase the commercialization of self-balancing exoskeleton. This achieves self-balancing by using algorithms that keep the machine in appropriate equilibrium while the person moves. The new model, which is used in hospitals, costs around €150k to €200k, and 14 institutions in Europe now own it.
In 2022, DASA launched a new innovation to explore Generation-After-Next human augmentation technologies for use in security and defense. DASA is pleased to launch an innovation Focus Area (IFA) named Human Augmentation (HA). It is looking for an IFA proposal that launches GAN solutions to UK security and defense challenges, where human performance is the limiting factor for offering operational impact.