In 2016, the augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) market is projected to grow significantly, with headset sales expected to rise from 200,000 in 2015 to over 1.2 million, representing a 500% increase. Key drivers include video games, 360-degree cameras, and the automotive industry, along with innovations like virtual reality tourism and drone involvement. Overall, the VR sector is anticipated to generate $5.1 billion in revenue, predominantly from mobile applications rather than high-end devices.

1. Augmented & Virtual Reality
MARKET TRENDS for 2016
ISIDRO NAVARRO
#ARVRTRENDS

2. 542 members
@AR_BCN
#ARVRTRENDS

4. Exhibition at CES
AR 5K sq. (new)
VR 22K sq.

5. “VR and AR headsets salesvwill grow from
approximately 200K in 2015 to over 1.2 million in
2016, which marks a 500% increase.”
Shawn DuBravac,
chief economist for the Consumer
Technology Association (CTA)

9. 7 ways VR and AR to change technology in 2016
From Virtual to Reality (Contents are the scope)
A Virtual Reality Holiday 2016 (summer 2016 half of 1,2 Million sales)
Video Games Key VR Driver (consoles will include VR Headsets)
360-Degree Video Cameras Will Flourish (professional and consumers)
Drones Enter Virtual Reality (Drone Racing League)
Virtual Reality Tourism (VR booking)
Early Augmented Reality Will Be Driven by Auto Industry
http://fortune.com/2016/01/04/augmented-reality-vr-change-tech/

10. Latest news
Virtual reality will make $5.1B in 2016 mostly from mobile, not
Oculus Rift or Vive, JEFF GRUBB January 5, 2016. LINK
Vuzix Announces Deployment with Bechtle, Germany's Largest B2B IT
Service Provider, Vuzix Corporation, January 14, 2016 LINK
Lenovo's open to making a HoloLens competitor, Agam Shah, IDG News
Service, January 9, 2016 LINK
These are the signs Apple is working on the next major computing
platform, Steve Kovach, January 17, 2016 LINK

12. “Our Kids Are Going to Get Really Weird”
David Holz on AR/VR in 2022

13. MILITARY PREPARES AIRMEN FOR BATTLE WITH AR/VR
By blending physical and virtual assets

18. Miami Doctors Use Cardboard Virtual Reality
Tech To Save Baby’s Life

23. Isidro Navarro
@inavarrod