- Full body scanners are security devices that use technologies such as X-ray backscatter, millimetre wave, and transmission X-ray to detect concealed threats, including weapons, explosives, and contraband, without physical contact. These systems are widely deployed in airports, prisons, border checkpoints, and public venues to enhance screening efficiency and security
- The rising demand for full body scanners is primarily driven by increasing government investments in transportation security, the need for faster and more accurate threat detection, and growing adoption of AI-enabled, automated screening solutions that ensure both safety and privacy
- North America dominated the full body scanner market with a share of 32.5% in 2024, due to increased security concerns, heightened threat detection needs, and strong investments in transportation and critical infrastructure protection
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the full body scanner market during the forecast period due to expanding aviation networks, rising urbanization, and heightened geopolitical tensions
- Millimetre wave segment dominated the market with a market share of 65.5% in 2024, due to its non-ionizing radiation and high detection capabilities for both metallic and non-metallic threats. These scanners are increasingly deployed in high-security zones such as airports and government buildings due to their enhanced safety for human scanning and rapid image acquisition. The preference for millimetre wave technology is also fueled by regulatory approvals and its alignment with privacy-preserving software that automatically blurs sensitive body features, making it more acceptable to the general public
