In 2024, unit sales of augmented reality (AR) headworn devices were expected to amount to 1.49 million, rising to 1.63 million units in 2025. Forecasts suggest that by 2028, AR headworn device sales will surpass two million units, contributing to an installed base of 5.79 million.
Enterprise AR
Enterprise spending on AR glasses is forecast to experience significant growth in the coming years. The enterprise setting includes data visualization in corporate environments, as well as AR glasses software purchases by brands as they look to create AR experiences for customers.
AR headset use cases
AR headset vendors such as Microsoft, Magic Leap, and Vuzix continue to innovate, developing devices that are helping to support the increased adoption of AR across a range of sectors. For instance, in healthcare, such devices can be used for remote diagnosis and assisted surgeries, while in manufacturing, AR headsets can be used for real-time remote assistance, inspection, and maintenance tasks.
Augmented reality (AR) headworn device sales worldwide from 2023 to 2028
(in million units)
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