LiDAR Software Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, Application, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2031

Report Highlights

Global LiDAR Software Market to Reach $1,940.2 Million by 2031

Market Segmentation:

Segmentation 1: by Application

• Forestry and Environmental
• Survey and Mapping
• Automotive
• Construction and Infrastructure
• Others

Amongst all the applications of LiDAR software solutions, construction and infrastructure have generated the highest LiDAR software revenues. Much of this can be ascribed to the growing demand for advanced LiDAR solutions across various construction and infrastructure projects, including highway, railway, tunnel surveys, and smart cities. However, it is the automotive segment that is expected to grow at the fastest rate, owing to the growing demand for LiDAR perception and fusion solutions for autonomous driving applications.

Segmentation 2: by Technology Type

• Mechanical
• Solid State

Based on the technology type, the mechanical segment dominated the global LiDAR software market in 2021. Nowadays, the majority of commercially available LiDAR solutions in the market use micro- or macro-scale mechanical motion. The LiDAR manufacturers have been working on the development of LiDAR sensors having solid state capabilities.

Segmentation 3: by Product Type

• Simulation Software
• Mapping Software
• Processing Software

In terms of product type, mapping software solutions generated the majority of revenues in the LiDAR software market in 2021. However, with the growing demand for high-performance LiDAR data processing solutions, the processing software segment is expected to register significant growth during the review period.

Segmentation 4: by Deployment

• Airborne
• Terrestrial

The LiDAR software market has been categorized into airborne and terrestrial on the basis of deployment. Most of the LiDAR solutions are being deployed in terrestrial applications in the current market scenario; however, faster growth is expected from airborne deployment in the coming years during the forecast period.

Segmentation 5: by Region

• North America
• Europe
• U.K.
• China
• Asia-Pacific and Japan
• Rest-of-the-World

North America held the largest market share in the LiDAR software market in 2021. This region is one of the largest markets for automotive and construction and infrastructure LiDAR applications and is home to some of the major players operating in the LiDAR software market. Moreover, the adoption of LiDAR software solutions is expected to grow significantly over the coming years, owing to the declining prices of integrated LiDAR solutions and considerable investment toward technological innovation in LiDAR software solutions. However, in terms of growth, Europe and China are expected to lead the LiDAR software market during the forecast period (2022-2032). Both these regions are likely to witness a multi-fold growth in the demand for LiDAR software solutions over the next decade, a significant portion of which is expected to come from autonomous driving and smart infrastructure applications.

Recent Developments in the LiDAR Software Market

• In January 2023, Quanergy Systems, Inc. launched a LiDAR-based hyper-accurate mantrap tailgating solution. This mantrap solution comprises the company’s perception software and MQ-8 series LiDAR sensors.
• In December 2022, LeddarTech Inc. entered into a development and commercial partnership agreement with Ficosa International S.A., a Spain-based multinational corporation involved in the R&D and production of automotive components and systems. Under the terms of this agreement, Ficosa is to integrate the former’s LeddarVision software solution into its own ADAS solution for parking.
• In December 2022, Innoviz Technologies Ltd entered into a partnership agreement with Outsight SA, a Paris (France)-based start-up company that specializes in real-time 3-D situation awareness solutions. Under this partnership agreement, Innoviz’s LiDAR InnovizOne is to be integrated with the processing software solution of the latter, thereby enabling 3-D localization and perception capabilities for LiDAR solutions used in automotive, industrial, and smart city applications.
• In December 2022, Blickfeld GmbH established a new branch office in Shanghai (China) with an aim to expand its global footprint and offer its solutions to its target customers in China, one of the major markets for LiDAR solutions.
• In October 2022, Velodyne LiDAR, Inc. acquired Bluecity, a Canada-based AI software provider that primarily offers advanced LiDAR solutions addressing infrastructure, safety, and traffic issues.

Demand - Drivers and Limitations

Following are the demand drivers of the LiDAR software market:

• Increasing Focus on Advanced LiDAR Solutions for Improvement in Existing ADAS Features in the Automotive Industry
• Growing Demand for LiDAR Solutions in Surveying and Mapping
• Rising Adoption of LiDAR Solutions for Streamlining Construction Projects

The following are the limitations of the LiDAR software market:

• High Cost of LiDAR Solutions
• Availability of Alternative Cost-Effective Solutions
• LiDAR Software Complexity in Autonomous Vehicles

How can this report add value to an organization?

Product/Innovation Strategy: Globally, the leading and emerging LiDAR software solution providers are continuously working to make their vehicles more secure than ever. The growing need for affordable and high-performing LiDAR software solutions is one of the major factors for the growth of the LiDAR software industry. The market is highly fragmented, and local players operating in the LiDAR software market have been successful to a certain extent in strengthening their market position in their respective local markets. However, with the rise of autonomous driving and smart infrastructure applications, global players are increasingly focusing on developing LiDAR software solutions for their potential global customer base. Moreover, the LiDAR software market has witnessed several mergers and acquisitions over the past few years, wherein the companies are trying to bolster their capabilities and gain a dominant market share in the LiDAR software industry.

Growth/Marketing Strategy: The LiDAR software market has been growing at a rapid pace. The market offers enormous opportunities for existing and emerging market players. Some of the strategies covered in this segment are mergers and acquisitions, product launches, partnerships and collaborations, business expansions, and investments. The strategies preferred by companies to maintain and strengthen their market position primarily include mergers and acquisitions and product launches.

Competitive Strategy:The key players in the LiDAR software market analyzed and profiled in the study include LiDAR software solution providers that develop, maintain, and market LiDAR software solutions. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the LiDAR software market has been done to help the reader to understand the ways in which players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.

Impact of LiDAR Software Market

The LiDAR software market is driven by several factors, such as increasing focus on advanced LiDAR solutions for improvement in existing ADAS features in the automotive industry, growing demand for LiDAR solutions in surveying and mapping, and rising adoption of LiDAR solutions for streamlining construction projects.

LiDAR software solution providers are partnering with other key stakeholders and investing significantly toward the development of advanced LiDAR software solutions to mitigate the growing demand for user-friendly, cost-effective, and high-performance LiDAR software solutions. With the growing demand for advanced LiDAR perception solutions amongst autonomous driving and smart infrastructure applications, the LiDAR software market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast years.