This sensor technology opportunity engine provides profiles of innovations related to quantum dots (QD)-based image sensors for enhanced wide spectrum imaging and high-performance, space-optimized complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors for next-gen space missions, advanced human recognition sensors for embedded and automation systems, dual-sensor system-in-package for accurate motion and heading detection, and single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensors.

• What are the key advancements directed toward developing smart and intelligent sensors with functionalities beyond sensing?
• What is the growth potential of segments like low power sensors (energy harvesting), industrial automation sensors (vision sensor), ubiquitous sensors (sensor fusion), smart sensors (wearables), high sensitivity and smaller size (nano-sensors), and improved security (terahertz)?
• How will the need for low-power, smaller, lighter sensors with enhanced performance attributes and minimal false alarms drive innovative developments in the sensors space?