Smart Pills Market

Smart Pills Market Size by Application (Capsule Endoscopy, Drug Delivery and Vital Sign Monitoring), Target Area (Esophagus, Small Intestine, Large Intestine and Stomach), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2025 to 2034

Base Year: 2024 Historical Data: 2021-23
  • Report ID: TBI-14782
  • Published Date: Jun, 2025
  • Pages: 234
  • Category: Healthcare
  • Format: PDF
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Market Introduction

The global Smart Pills market was valued at USD 1,996.41 Million in 2024 and grew at a CAGR of 11.53% from 2025 to 2034. The market is expected to reach USD 5,945.81 Million by 2034. The market is driven by growing demand for non-invasive diagnostics and technological advancements. The advancement in technology has led to the miniaturization of electronics, along with wireless connectivity, making smart pills more accessible, effective, and efficient. Also, there is a surge in the cases of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and gastrointestinal disorders. Moreover, the geriatric population is also growing, which is creating demand for non-invasive and data-driven solutions. Smart pills can be very useful for dosing in enhancing the brain or for the treatment of neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, dementia and epilepsy. Smart pills can be useful for gastrointestinal diagnostics and therapy, eliminating the need for invasive treatments. The use of smart pills can help in easily monitoring chronic illnesses like diabetes and hypertension. They can give a steady stream of health information. Smart pills can reach the source of problems such as tumours in chemotherapy, decrease the affected areas, and increase the effectiveness.

Smart pills are pills with digital technology. It has electronic sensors embedded for transferring messages to smartphones or tablets outside the body after ingestion. This advanced technology helps in reflecting the internal diagnostic image of the person. These are designed to carry electronic devices within pharmaceutical capsules for drug delivery, imaging, and sensing. It has the potential to replace the endoscopy technique, which involves inserting a long tube with a light and a camera to monitor images of the intestinal tract. These smart pills are dissolvable chips made of magnesium and copper, which are easily absorbed by the body. It starts working after ingestion, moves inside the gastrointestinal tract, and records the data. These capsules are digitally manufactured and include dissolvable chips, cameras, batteries, sensors, and antennae, among other components. It has been observed that there are some diseases, such as gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), are boosting the growth of the smart pills market. Leading organizations are investing heavily in their research and development sector to improve the smart pill sector.  

Smart pills can be swallowed easily, making them perfect for drug delivery, patient monitoring, and diagnosis. Leading organizations are investing in r&d for the development of the edible electronic field. It has led to the development of many tools, from smart pills to edible robots, and this technology is continually advancing, offering new opportunities for diagnosis and treatment. Scientists are focusing on enabling and targeting the solutions that these small, ingestible electronic devices can offer. Smart pills have intelligent sensors that can detect intestinal gases and provide real-time positional tracking.  For instance, the smart pills developed by Khan lab which is specifically designed for the identification of gases like gastritis and stomach cancer.

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Recent Development

  • In February 2024: BodyCap came up with a ground-breaking Celsius Performance Connect System. It is concentrated around a connected ingestible thermometer and can be useful for Sports and Occupational Health Research applications. It can be connected to smartphones and tablets, which is made possible by Insight SiP’s ISP1807-LR RF module. It helps in monitoring core body temperature continuously. In this, the thermometer is integrated with the capsule, which is swallowed. It measures and monitors core body temperature as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract. It works until it is expelled, and the process generally takes 1.5 to 2 days. Thou the pill can last for 6 days. Such product is helping the organization gain market share in Smart Pills global  market.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

Growing demand for non-invasive diagnostic procedures and precision– In some of the cases, it has been observed that there are higher rates of confusion regarding chronic conditions, which therefore require strict observation. Also, there is a growing demand for non-invasive diagnostic procedures. The geriatric population is looking for better and improved healthcare services. The smart pills will help ensure the correct dosage of administered chemicals and provide precise supervision of the organisational setting. These pills can act as good substitutes for any particular surgery and invasive operations. Also, it can update the healthcare providers in real-time. For instance, in 2017, the US FDA approved the first drug utilising a digital ingestion tracking system, specifically aripiprazole. It is designed for treating mental diseases that include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and, in some cases, adult depression. Tracking the medication helps the doctor determine if patients are complying with the prescribed treatment or not. It takes between 30 min and 2 hours from the time of pills taken to send the message to a wearable patch that is attached below the rib cage of the patient. This patch then shares the data with patients and caregivers using the mobile app. Currently, these smart pills have evolved into easily ingestible capsules equipped with cameras, sensors, and other features, and their use is increasing in the healthcare sector. It can help measure crucial signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar concentrations, and aid in surgeries that may involve invasive procedures.  These factors are driving the growth of the Smart Pills market.

Restraints

Cost and regulatory barrier – Smart pills include high development and manufacturing costs. The inclusion of microchips, sensors, and wireless components is making these pills significantly more expensive compared to conventional treatments, and thus, it is limiting their accessibility, particularly in the low-income market. Additionally, there is a stringent regulatory approval process and concerns over patient data privacy, which are further slowing its adoption growth. Additionally, there is a risk of malfunction or side effects, such as minor gastrointestinal discomfort. Also, there can be a chance of allergic reaction to the material used along with anxiety over the swallowing of the electronic pills. All these factors are acting as restraints for the market.

Opportunities

Diagnosing sleeping disorders – It has been observed that diagnosing sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, generally requires the patient to spend the night in a sleep lab, which is equipped with numerous monitors and sensors. The use of smart capsules can significantly reduce the invasiveness and disturbance to the patient's life during this diagnostic process. Several tests conducted on numerous patients have shown that this technology is safe and accurate, with no adverse effects on health. The MIT and West Virginia University teams are also looking at the potential use of smart capsules for preventing the overdoses of opioids that have taken more than 600,000 lives in the US and Canada since 1999. Another estimation is there will be another 1.2 million overdose deaths by 2029. All these factors will eventually drive the demand for Smart Pills market in the forecasting period.

Segment Analysis

Regional segmentation analysis

The regions analysed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the most significant global Smart Pills market, with a 38.21% market revenue share in 2024.

The North American region leads the Smart Pills market as the FDA has approved the public use of smart pill technology products in the US. Many leading companies and governments have already introduced smart pills in clinics and hospitals. In Canada, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is growing at a fast pace, and there were around 270,000 cases in 2018. It can be treated or diagnosed using typical Endoscopy. Smart pills can be more accessible in comparison to endoscopy techniques in the region. These factors will ultimately lead to a high demand for Smart Pills in the region..

North America Region Smart Pills Market Share in 2024 – 38.21%

 

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Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into capsule endoscopy, drug delivery and vital sign monitoring. Capsule endoscopy segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 55.72% in 2024. This significant share is attributed to the painless procedure of diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders using such pills. These pills are large vitamin pill-sized capsules that the patient swallows. These pills contain small cameras, sensors, and wireless technology, which help in tracking and detecting the problem. This procedure is painless and causes minimal discomfort.

Target Area Segment Analysis

The target area segment is divided into esophagus, small intestine, large intestine and stomach. The small intestine segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 41.31% in 2024. This significant share is due to a surge in the cases of small intestine disorders like celiac disease, etc. The sophisticated anatomy of the small intestine can be difficult for conventional diagnostic procedures, which makes smart pills a good alternative. Moreover, there is a growing demand for non-invasive diagnostic methods along with advancement in the capsule endoscopy sector.

Some of the Key Market Players

  • Medtronic
  • BodyCapUSA
  • Check-Cap Ltd.
  • INTROMEDIC
  • Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • etectRx
  • Olympus Corporation
  • CapsoCam Plus
  • Shenzen Jifu Medical Technology Co., Ltd
  • JINSHAN Science & Technology (Group) Co., Ltd.
  • Pentax Medical

Report Description

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Million)
Market size value in 2024 USD 1,996.41 Million
Market size value in 2034 USD 5,945.81 Million
CAGR (2025 to 2034) 11.53%
Historical data 2021-2023
Base Year 2024
Forecast 2025-2034
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Application and Target Area

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global Smart Pills market was valued at USD 1,996.41 Million in 2024 to USD 5,945.81 Million by 2034.

Global Smart Pills market is growing at a CAGR of 11.53% during the forecast period 2025-2034.

The market's growth will be influenced by growing demand for non-invasive diagnostic procedures and precision.

Cost and regulatory barrier could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2021 to 2034. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global Smart Pills market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Smart Pills Market by Application:

  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Drug Delivery
  • Vital Sign Monitoring

Global Smart Pills Market by Target Area:

  • Esophagus
  • Small Intestine
  • Large Intestine
  • Stomach

Global Smart Pills Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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