Past, present, and future of Augmented Reality
From the history of AR to the current biggest trends
At the beginning of the new year let’s look back at the greatest AR/VR innovations of 2019 and discover some predictions for the decade ahead.
This month, we have selected Chalie Fink’s article on the biggest XR stories of 2019, reviewing the most important device launches, software releases, and market shifts. Speaking of the latter, the AR ecosystem is expected to reach the equilibrium in 2022, after some rough years swinging from extreme enthusiasm to a more critical reception towards this emerging technology whose core components were first developed back in the 19th century. Take a look at the infographic from TechRepublic to learn more about its astonishing history.
Currently, AR is just entering the consumer space through social media filters, while it has long established itself in the enterprise sector, redefining business processes. About CES 2020, the news is that Augmented Reality solutions have been used as a means by which to experience other products showcased there, which increasingly signals the beginning of mass adoption.
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Past, present, and future of Augmented Reality
From the history of AR to the current biggest trends
At the beginning of the new year let’s look back at the greatest AR/VR innovations of 2019 and discover some predictions for the decade ahead.
This month, we have selected Chalie Fink’s article on the biggest XR stories of 2019, reviewing the most important device launches, software releases, and market shifts. Speaking of the latter, the AR ecosystem is expected to reach the equilibrium in 2022, after some rough years swinging from extreme enthusiasm to a more critical reception towards this emerging technology whose core components were first developed back in the 19th century. Take a look at the infographic from TechRepublic to learn more about its astonishing history.
Currently, AR is just entering the consumer space through social media filters, while it has long established itself in the enterprise sector, redefining business processes. About CES 2020, the news is that Augmented Reality solutions have been used as a means by which to experience other products showcased there, which increasingly signals the beginning of mass adoption.
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The biggest XR stories of 2019
Charlie Fink called 2019 a “watershed year” for the AR/VR world, highlighting Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 and Oculus Quest launch, the announcement of Qualcomm’s platform for smartphones, Magic Leap shift towards the B2B market, Google Maps’ AR features, and the 5G mobile network. Read on Forbes
The biggest XR stories of 2019
Charlie Fink called 2019 a “watershed year” for the AR/VR world, highlighting Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 and Oculus Quest launch, the announcement of Qualcomm’s platform for smartphones, Magic Leap shift towards the B2B market, Google Maps’ AR features, and the 5G mobile network. Read on Forbes
Where are we in AR's lifecycle?
In the latest years, AR technology has gone through different stages: from the high expectations of 2016-2017, it shifted towards a more realistic vision in 2018-2019. The latter trend will continue until 2022 when is expected to reach the balance point between supply and demand. Read on AR Insider
Where are we in AR's lifecycle?
In the latest years, AR technology has gone through different stages: from the high expectations of 2016-2017, it shifted towards a more realistic vision in 2018-2019. The latter trend will continue until 2022 when is expected to reach the balance point between supply and demand. Read on AR Insider
The history of AR and VR
A handy infographic illustrating the history of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality from the very first technologies that led also to the origin of cinema, photography and other related optical technologies, to the present head-mounted displays and smart glasses. Read on TechRepublic
The history of AR and VR
A handy infographic illustrating the history of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality from the very first technologies that led also to the origin of cinema, photography and other related optical technologies, to the present head-mounted displays and smart glasses. Read on TechRepublic
AR for business: cheat sheet
AR is slowly but surely becoming the next computing platform, and in business is already widely used in remote support operations, training, education, marketing, or as a product to resell to customers. Here is a list of uses cases, devices, platforms, and other things to keep in mind when starting an AR project in your organization. Read on TechRepublic
AR for business: cheat sheet
AR is slowly but surely becoming the next computing platform, and in business is already widely used in remote support operations, training, education, marketing, or as a product to resell to customers. Here is a list of uses cases, devices, platforms, and other things to keep in mind when starting an AR project in your organization. Read on TechRepublic
CES proved AR and VR are thriving
A roundup of the best AR solutions for consumers presented at CES 2020. According to the author, AR had its “first real consumer moment” as it was also used to experience other products, as autonomous driving simulators and glasses-free 3D displays. Read on VentureBeat
In the future, the eye can enable anyone to go anywhere or bring anything to the end user with an instant gesture or voice command.
— Clay Bavor
This year, the Augmented Reality ecosystem has seen lots of improvement in terms of business applicability, consumer awareness, as well as devices and software advancements. Although the race to smart Smart Glasses got intense, smartphones and tablets are still two powerful platforms to run AR apps, whether for work or gaming activities. Further cutting edge solutions integrating virtual objects with touch, sound or even smell, will benefit this technology by making communication more clear, empathetic and real.
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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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CES 2020 proved AR and VR are thriving
A roundup of the best AR solutions for consumers presented at CES 2020. According to the author, AR had its “first real consumer moment” as it was also used to experience other products, as autonomous driving simulators and glasses-free 3D displays. Read on VentureBeat
In the future, the eye can enable anyone to go anywhere or bring anything to the end user with an instant gesture or voice command.
— Clay Bavor
We are entering a decade of great expectations for immersive technologies. As smart glasses get more advanced and mobile networks faster, experts and entrepreneurs envision that we will work, play, and communicate in 3D worlds enabled by AR/VR technologies.
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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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