In 2021, unit sales of augmented reality (AR) glasses among the leading brands worldwide are expected to amount to 410 thousand units, rising to 3.9 million units by 2024. Spending on AR glasses will come from both the consumer and enterprise settings, with a variety of reasons for using AR technology.
Enterprise AR
Enterprise spending on AR glasses is forecast to experience significant growth in the coming years. The enterprise setting includes data visualization in corporate environments, as well as AR glasses software purchases by brands as they look to create AR experiences for customers.
AR headset use cases
AR headset vendors such as Microsoft, Magic Leap, and Vuzix continue to innovate, developing devices that are helping to support the increased adoption of AR across a range of sectors. For instance, in healthcare, such devices can be used for remote diagnosis and assisted surgeries, while in manufacturing, AR headsets can be used for real-time remote assistance, inspection, and maintenance tasks.
Augmented reality (AR) glasses unit sales worldwide from 2019 to 2024
(in million units)
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AR Insider. (March 4, 2021). Augmented reality (AR) glasses unit sales worldwide from 2019 to 2024 (in million units) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/610496/smart-ar-glasses-shipments-worldwide/
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AR Insider. (2021). Augmented reality (AR) glasses unit sales worldwide from 2019 to 2024 (in million units). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/610496/smart-ar-glasses-shipments-worldwide/
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