Factors such as display quality, field of view, processing power, battery life, input options, and price, to name a few are a game-changer when it comes to the Augmented Reality Market .
We are still at the early stage
when it comes to adoption and large-scale implementations, software and content. However, the interest
surrounding this technology increases within organizations and safety and
efficiency are at the core of stakes. A steady ramp-up is expected with smart
glasses applications in the healthcare, industry, and government market
segments.
ABI Research forecasts augmented reality (AR) in enterprise to explode
over the next five years, as the technology will add functionality to existing
workforces that was not previously possible, with remote assistance to be the
primary use case.
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Many experts are unanimous on the fact that, Google Glass
was just the beginning of a massive market shift for augmented reality. Initial
tests and low-volume implementations will be expanded to higher volume
investment and rollout during 2016.
According to ABI Research, Devices with more powerful processing and
hands-free input methods, such as ODG’s R7 and Daqri’s Smart Helmet, are best
suited for industrial and healthcare usage.
The firm also reveals that, Early AR adopters, like Boeing and GE,
highlight the interest surrounding this technology. The market continues to see an influx of new competitors, including
Daqri, Meta, ODG, and Vuzix. Major hardware OEMs, such as Epson and Microsoft
are struggling to meet the demand in enterprise.