AWE 2019 releases and upcoming AR trends
From affordable Smart Glasses to Google's new AR features, and AR-BIM integration
At the end of May, the worldwide community of AR/VR entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and corporate buyers gathered together at AWE-Augmented Reality World Expo in Santa Clara, California, to share their latest breakthrough technologies, futuristic insights, and their common passion for digital innovation.
The Expo is the place where one takes stock of the AR/VR technology state of the art and can observe its future trends. As regular exhibitors, we have witnessed over the years a growing interest in the software enterprise track which continues to drive real innovation and encouraging the development of hardware solutions in terms of Smart Glasses and sensors, as well as 5G infrastructure. The hardware trend currently develops in two directions: headsets tethered to smartphones acting as processors, or small, comfortable, self-contained glasses. They must also deliver high-quality 3D rendering and be affordable. During AWE, we have tried some smart glasses upon which you can read in our report, as well as in Charlie Fink’s article for Forbes. The NReal ones which won “Best in Show” award, will launch in 2020 at only $499, a price that could trigger consumers adoption and make AR even more popular. Google‘s new built-in AR features for Search and Lens also marked a huge leap forward towards the spread of Augmented Reality. As for now, the technology proves to be a key element of BIM enabling teams of engineers, owners, and project managers to access facilities models and collaborate remotely.
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At the end of May, the worldwide community of AR/VR entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and corporate buyers gathered together at AWE-Augmented Reality World Expo in Santa Clara, California, to share their latest breakthrough technologies, futuristic insights, and their common passion for digital innovation.
The Expo is the place where one takes stock of the AR/VR technology state of the art and can observe its future trends. As regular exhibitors, we have witnessed over the years a growing interest in the software enterprise track which continues to drive real innovation and encouraging the development of hardware solutions in terms of Smart Glasses and sensors, as well as 5G infrastructure. The hardware trend currently develops in two directions: headsets tethered to smartphones acting as processors, or small, comfortable, self-contained glasses. They must also deliver high-quality 3D rendering and be affordable. During AWE, we have tried some smart glasses upon which you can read in our report, as well as in Charlie Fink’s article for Forbes. The NReal ones which won “Best in Show” award, will launch in 2020 at only $499, a price that could trigger consumers adoption and make AR even more popular. Google‘s new built-in AR features for Search and Lens also marked a huge leap forward towards the spread of Augmented Reality. As for now, the technology proves to be a key element of BIM enabling teams of engineers, owners, and project managers to access facilities models and collaborate remotely.
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AWE Report: towards the spatial computing age
JoinPad took part for the 9th year in a row to the greatest AR/VR conference and expo, showcasing the latest release of Smart Assistance app, an AR tool for remote support, and BrainPad AR authoring platform. Read on our overall impression of the event, the devices we tried, and speeches we listen to. Read on JoinPad
AWE Report: towards the spatial computing age
JoinPad took part for the 9th year in a row to the greatest AR/VR conference and expo, showcasing the latest release of Smart Assistance app, an AR tool for remote support, and BrainPad AR authoring platform. Read on our overall impression of the event, the devices we tried, and speeches we listen to. Read on JoinPad
Nreal Light mixed-reality glasses will release in 2020 for $499
NReal mixed reality glasses are the most affordable consumer device that might bring AR to the mass market. They must be plugged to smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor via USB-C and are designed for specific experiences ranging from gaming to watching movies and tv shows. They will arrive on the market in 2020 at the price of $499. Read on Digital Trends
Nreal Light mixed-reality glasses will release in 2020 for $499
NReal mixed reality glasses are the most affordable consumer device that might bring AR to the mass market. They must be plugged to smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor via USB-C and are designed for specific experiences ranging from gaming to watching movies and tv shows. They will arrive on the market in 2020 at the price of $499. Read on Digital Trends
Google brings AR and Lens closer to the future of search
Google is constantly experimenting with AR features to deliver practical and helpful applications that are slowly but steadily, already anticipating the spatial computing age. Recently it updated its core software, Search and Lens, with built-in AR functions that provide, for instance, additional information to a restaurant menu or 3D animated holograms of some search results. Read on CNET
Google brings AR and Lens closer to the future of search
Google is constantly experimenting with AR features to deliver practical and helpful applications that are slowly but steadily, already anticipating the spatial computing age. Recently it updated its core software, Search and Lens, with built-in AR functions that provide, for instance, additional information to a restaurant menu or 3D animated holograms of some search results. Read on CNET
LAX expansion team use BIM and AR/VR to stay within budget
The team that has been entrusted with the expansion work of Los Angeles International Airport, has integrated AR technology with a BIM system to access construction models, check critical components and provide remote support on Smart Glasses to 1.200 workers on site. So far they reached outstanding results in terms of collaboration, efficiency, costs reduction. Read on Construction Dive
LAX expansion team use BIM and AR/VR to stay within budget
The team that has been entrusted with the expansion work of Los Angeles International Airport, has integrated AR technology with a BIM system to access construction models, check critical components and provide remote support on Smart Glasses to 1.200 workers on site. So far they reached outstanding results in terms of collaboration, efficiency, costs reduction. Read on Construction Dive
Tomorrow's Tech Today: Takeaways from AWE 2019
Charlie Fink, AR/VR consultant and Forbes columnist, gives a thorough overview of the exhibitors, experiences, demos, and devices he tried at AWE. This year, the focus increased on the enterprise segment, driving the smart glasses sector, and on actual practical use cases featuring knowledge transfer, capture, remote support, and work instructions solutions. Read on Forbes
Spatial computing is signaling the next dimension of humanity, opening opportunities for knowledge creation and collaboration on a scale humanity has never before experienced.
— Ori Inbar
It has been a busy month for our industry with many announcements as well as releases that take AR technology forward, making it more pervasive and the same time useful. We have seen significant hardware-wise improvements at an affordable price which will encourage not only consumer adoption but also innovative solutions on the software side. The age of spatial computing is getting closer.
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About JoinPad
JoinPad is a leading global Augmented Reality company founded in 2010. With the HQ based in Italy, JoinPad has today business offices located in the USA, China, and Brazil. The company develops and distributes Augmented Reality solutions, including the related consultancy, aimed at simplifying the customer’s industrial business processes, providing innovative tools to interact with the environment.
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Tomorrow's Tech Today: Takeaways from AWE 2019
Charlie Fink, AR/VR consultant, and Forbes columnist gives a thorough overview of the exhibitors, experiences, demos, and devices he tried at AWE. This year, the focus increased on the enterprise segment, driving the smart glasses sector, and on actual practical use cases featuring knowledge transfer, capture, remote support, and work instructions solutions. Read on Forbes
Spatial computing is signaling the next dimension of humanity, opening opportunities for knowledge creation and collaboration on a scale humanity has never before experienced.
— Ori Inbar
It has been a busy month for our industry with many announcements as well as releases that take AR technology forward, making it more pervasive and the same time useful. We have seen significant hardware-wise improvements at an affordable price which will encourage not only consumer adoption but also innovative solutions on the software side. The age of spatial computing is getting closer.
What’s your take on this month’s articles? Remember to sign up to our newsletter to receive the next issues directly in your inbox and share your thoughts in the comments!
About JoinPad
JoinPad is a leading global Augmented Reality company founded in 2010. With the HQ based in Italy, JoinPad has today business offices located in the USA, China, and Brazil. The company develops and distributes Augmented Reality solutions, including the related consultancy, aimed at simplifying the customer’s industrial business processes, providing innovative tools to interact with the environment.
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