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Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Hardware Forecast Update, 2022–2026: CY 1Q22

Publisher IDC
Published Apr 18, 2022
Length 19 Pages
SKU # IDC17122518

Description

Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Hardware Forecast Update, 2022–2026: CY 1Q22

This IDC study provides an updated forecast for the worldwide augmented and virtual reality hardware market for the 2022–2026 period."The worldwide AR/VR market finished on a strong note in 2021 with renewed interest and anticipation for forthcoming devices," says Ramon T. Llamas, research director, IDC's Augmented and Virtual Reality team. "As the concept of the metaverse continues to gain salience in the market, both awareness and interest in AR/VR devices will undoubtedly increase, pushing volumes higher and higher each year. This gives technology suppliers up and down the value chain ample opportunity to grow and differentiate."

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Table of Contents

19 Pages
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Virtual Reality Hardware Forecast
Commercial Versus Consumer and Regional VR Hardware Splits
Augmented Reality Hardware Forecast
Commercial Versus Consumer and Regional AR Hardware Splits
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Warming Consumer and Commercial Interest
Maturing Silicon Technologies
Availability of Software
Inhibitors
Use of Smartphones and Tablets for AR
Slow Uptake of VR Beyond Gaming
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Related Research
How Do Licenses Work?
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