Tag: augmented reality

SAN FRANCISCO — HoloLens, Microsoft’s self-contained holographic computer, arrives in developers’ hands around the world today, but when they open those exquisitely designed black boxes, the devices they receive will largely be a mystery to them — both how they work and, more importantly, what they’re good for. At its Build 2016 developer conference, Microsoft...

This week, two separate articles on Business Wire and Erie News Now reported on a new Tracker research program by the International Data Corporation (IDC), which focuses on the Augmented and Virtual Reality headset market. Significant points mentioned by both articles include: According to IDC, worldwide shipments of ARVR headsets will increase by a compound...

A recent article on Digital Journal reports on Market Research Reports Search Engine’s analysis of the Augmented Reality market. According to the article, the demand for Augmented and Virtual Reality is predicted to increase in the near future due to the increased demand for ARVR service, rise in end-use application, and affordable hardware cost. The...

A press release dated December 21 2016 revealed that Meta has begun shipping its Meta 2 Development Kit, the first augmented reality (AR) product that delivers a totally immersive experience. Meta 2 enables people to use their hands to interact with holograms so they can touch, grab, create and share digital content. Customers receiving Meta 2...

There are some who advocate for integrating AR directly and deeply into enterprise content management and delivery systems in order to leverage the IT systems already in place. Integration of AR features into existing IT reduces the need for a separate technology silo for AR. I fully support this school of software architecture. But, we...

The Wearable Technology Show  is a two-day conference and exhibition focused on wearables, AR and VR, IoT and connected technology for the business and prosumer audiences. This fourth annual event features over 300 exhibitors, 200 speakers, and six conference tracks, including a panel on AR hosted by the AREA. Apply for Wearable Technology Show 2017...

MekaMon are advanced battlebots with augmented reality capabilities. They’re made by a British startup called Reach Robotics and are priced at $329.  Read more… More about Mashable Video, Ar, Augmented Reality, Real Time Video, and Real Time Source: These augmented reality robots will turn your living room into a battlefield

There’s a great deal of attention being paid to the new, wearable displays for Augmented Reality. Hardware permits us to merge the digital and physical worlds in unprecedented ways. Wearable hardware delivers AR experiences while the user is also able to use one or both hands to perform tasks. The tendency to pay attention to...

Last week, an article on Global LEDs/OLEDs discusses the global head-up display (HUD) market, as it has been analysed by Transparency Market Research in their recent report. Significant points in the article include: It is predicted that the global HUD market will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1% between 2015 and...

A recent article by Michael R. Blumberg examines major players in the industry of Augmented Reality who have developed solutions in field service and maintenance in addition to use case scenarios. A number of AREA members are included. The article initially discusses the multiple components which should be integrated in order to make AR applications...