The new era of Augmented Reality in the post-COVID-19 world
From smart contact lenses to the new iPhone 12 and AR remote support
After a mandatory break due to the Covid-19 emergency, which hit Italy particularly hard, we are happy to resume our monthly newsletter to bring you the latest insights from the AR sector!
The pandemic has put a spotlight on this technology, allowing it to reach new heights in terms of awareness, utilization, and development. Social distancing measures forced companies to look for alternatives to business trips. Besides the growing popularity of videoconferencing applications such as Zoom and Google Meet, AR platforms for real-time interactive remote collaboration saw an all-time rise in demand from the industrial sectors.
In the first months of the pandemic, we have seen an increase in requests for Smart Assistance, our AR platform for remote support, of 980%! Get a glimpse of possible Augmented Reality uses in a factory by reading about our latest collaboration with CommScope USA and MH Material Handling. And, if you are just starting to explore the idea of implementing an AR solution in your company, follow the Forbes guide with the essential first steps you need to take to be best prepared.
The accelerating digital transformation in the new normal of travel restrictions and physical distance is sparking AR hardware and software development from startups as well as corporations. Although its smart glasses might still take a few years before launching on the market, Apple is one of the major investors in AR-ready devices, driving the increasingly widespread adoption of this technology. The upcoming iPhone 12 Pro is expected to embed Sony’s LiDAR depth camera that enhances the visualization capabilities of AR applications. That would boost AR popularity not only among developers but also enterprises and consumers.
But the quest for the best AR physical medium remains open. Mojo Vision and Innovega are hard at work on building smart contact lenses. In 2021, they could already launch the first models on the market targeting specific groups of customers – people with poor sight, athletes, automative enterprises – to test product adoption rate and usability.
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the next issues directly in your inbox!
The new era of Augmented Reality in the post-COVID-19 world
From smart contact lenses to the new iPhone 12 and AR remote support
After a mandatory break due to the Covid-19 emergency, which hit Italy particularly hard, we are happy to resume our monthly newsletter to bring you the latest insights from the AR sector!
The pandemic has put a spotlight on this technology, allowing it to reach new heights in terms of awareness, utilization, and development. Social distancing measures forced companies to look for alternatives to business trips. Besides the growing popularity of videoconferencing applications such as Zoom and Google Meet, AR platforms for real-time interactive remote collaboration saw an all-time rise in demand from the industrial sectors.
In the first months of the pandemic, we have seen an increase in requests for Smart Assistance, our AR platform for remote support, of 980%! Get a glimpse of possible Augmented Reality uses in a factory by reading about our latest collaboration with CommScope USA and MH Material Handling. And, if you are just starting to explore the idea of implementing an AR solution in your company, follow the Forbes guide with the essential first steps you need to take to be best prepared.
The accelerating digital transformation in the new normal of travel restrictions and physical distance is sparking AR hardware and software development from startups as well as corporations. Although its smart glasses might still take a few years before launching on the market, Apple is one of the major investors in AR-ready devices, driving the increasingly widespread adoption of this technology. The upcoming iPhone 12 Pro is expected to embed Sony’s LiDAR depth camera that enhances the visualization capabilities of AR applications. That would boost AR popularity not only among developers but also enterprises and consumers.
But the quest for the best AR physical medium remains open. Mojo Vision and Innovega are hard at work on building smart contact lenses. In 2021, they could already launch the first models on the market targeting specific groups of customers – people with poor sight, athletes, automative enterprises – to test product adoption rate and usability.
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the next issues directly in your inbox!
Smart contact lenses: companies are close to success
Mojo Vision and Innovega are two of the most active companies trying to design contact lenses to display information in Augmented Reality in front of your eyes. Both have already overcome countless manufacturing challenges and are now being tested for medical approval. By late 2021 the lenses could be launched on the market, for people with visual impairments. Read on Business Insider
Smart contact lenses: companies are close to success
Mojo Vision and Innovega are two of the most active companies trying to design contact lenses to display information in Augmented Reality in front of your eyes. Both have already overcome countless manufacturing challenges and are now being tested for medical approval. By late 2021 the lenses could be launched on the market, for people with visual impairments. Read on Business Insider
The iPhone 12 Pro camera will use Sony’s LiDAR
Among the many iPhone 12 rumors, one is particularly interesting for the AR ecosystem, namely the presence of Sony LiDAR depth camera on the Pro models already used on the iPad Pro. The new system can precisely measure the distance of objects from the camera lens, helping to create better AR experiences, more accurate and realistic even in low-light contexts. Read on Fast Company
The iPhone 12 Pro camera will use Sony’s LiDAR
Among the many iPhone 12 rumors, one is particularly interesting for the AR ecosystem, namely the presence of Sony LiDAR depth camera on the Pro models already used on the iPad Pro. The new system can precisely measure the distance of objects from the camera lens, helping to create better AR experiences, more accurate and realistic even in low-light contexts. Read on Fast Company
Essential Steps For Any Business To Prepare For Augmented Reality
As Augmented Reality technology uptake is growing faster than ever, companies must accurately strategize its implementation within their processes to improve communication and gain a competitive advantage in the long run. The right AR application must take into account business goals, work environment, and useful information. Read on Forbes
Essential Steps For Any Business To Prepare For Augmented Reality
As Augmented Reality technology uptake is growing faster than ever, companies must accurately strategize its implementation within their processes to improve communication and gain a competitive advantage in the long run. The right AR application must take into account business goals, work environment, and useful information. Read on Forbes
Covid-19: companies choose Augmented Reality
The use of AR tools during the epidemic ensured that critical operations such as sales or customer assistance to clients and field technicians engaged in maintenance and repair work continued. CommScope, a global network infrastructure provider, turned to JoinPad to improve the remote configuration of the platform imVision for its customers. Read on JoinPad
Covid-19: companies choose Augmented Reality
The use of AR tools during the epidemic ensured that critical operations such as sales or customer assistance to clients and field technicians engaged in maintenance and repair work continued. CommScope, a global network infrastructure provider, turned to JoinPad to improve the remote configuration of the platform imVision for its customers. Read on JoinPad
Material Handling: AR Visual Remote Assistance
An increasing number of companies in the logistics and material handling sectors are adopting Augmented Reality systems to improve production and maintenance while reducing operating costs. JoinPad collaborated with MH Material Handling to implement our AR remote assistance system, Smart Assistance, in three main processes. Read on JoinPad
The rules of the analog world no longer apply. Wearable computers, sensors, and intelligent systems are extending our human abilities and giving us superpowers.
— Helen Papagiannis
A new wave of Augmented Reality innovations is taking hold across industrial enterprises and general consumer services transforming the way we communicate and collaborate. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the potential of AR technology that companies can leverage to drive competitiveness, growth, and cost savings even during a lockdown. It also proved to be a powerful bridge between the digital and physical worlds enabling highly realistic interactions.
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.
If you want to discover more about how to get started with Augmented Reality,
contact us to book a consultation for your company.
Material Handling: AR Visual Remote Assistance
An increasing number of companies in the logistics and material handling sectors are adopting Augmented Reality systems to improve production and maintenance while reducing operating costs. JoinPad collaborated with MH Material Handling to implement our AR remote assistance system, Smart Assistance, in three main processes. Read on JoinPad
The rules of the analog world no longer apply. Wearable computers, sensors, and intelligent systems are extending our human abilities and giving us superpowers.
— Helen Papagiannis
A new wave of Augmented Reality innovations is taking hold across industrial enterprises and general consumer services transforming the way we communicate and collaborate. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the potential of AR technology that companies can leverage to drive competitiveness, growth, and cost savings even during a lockdown. It also proved to be a powerful bridge between the digital and physical worlds enabling highly realistic interactions.
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.
Leave a Comment