More than 12 million of SmartGlasses devices sold by 2020
According to a new study by Juniper Research the market for Smart Glasses type devices, despite the slowdown in the Google Glass project, it is expected to grow.
According to a new study by Juniper Research, 12 million units of devices actually increased by Smart Glasses type will be purchased by consumers by 2020. According to the research, the most substantial growth in this market will occur in 2017, while already in 2016, it will sold a million of these devices.
The market is back 15 months later than expected, and this is due to the slowdown that occurred in the Google Glass project. Despite this, Juniper expects a turnaround in 2017 thanks to the efforts of devices like Microsoft HoloLens and those companies as ODG, Sony, Meta and Magic Leap are preparing to bring to market.
The new projections are detailed in this report, which shows at the same time as the Smart Glass is already used in some niche sectors. This refers to the case of Recon Jet, SmartGlass designed for outdoor activities of cyclists and athletes that show the real-time data on display positioned in front of the eye user right. However, it is clear at the same time that the insecurity linked to the actual method of use of such devices has held back the development of the market.
Contrary to what is promoted by Google in the case of its augmented reality device, Juniper think that augmented reality will be successful, especially in the home. In short, it will repeat what happened in the case of tablets, that people began to use especially at home rather than on the move, decreeing the success of the segment.
Another possible outcome, according to research, concerns then use on the company, an area where continuing investigations of companies like Vuzix, Atheer and the same Google. ” Having access to computer data and video without having to use your hands can result in a significant increase in productivity in many jobs,” he told James Moar, the author of the analysis in market research. ” We expect a considerable development of these technologies, with directions for use that can not be reproduced by smartphones, so that Smart Glass will actually become interesting for consumers.”
