Wearable Technology

Pancake lenses for VR headsets

Pancake lenses: From niche to standard

Holographic waveguides for smart glasses

Enhancing the relationship between people's health and wellbeing and the global movement of digitalization with the use of wearables will allow for a wider understanding of health conditions or the optimization of communication. This article explores different device types and their use cases.

This article describes the variety of optics required for XR (extended reality) devices. For AR glasses, this includes waveguides and other technologies such as birdbath combiners, whilst for VR headsets, solutions include pancake, Fresnel, and aspheric lenses. Across XR devices, different optics solutions are required based on the intended use case, with a variety of factors contributing to the suitability of an optics technology for a specific device. Factors include weight, optical efficiency, image quality, form factor, and cost.

Overview of glass and polymer reflective waveguides

The XR market: AI providing another application for AR and VR

Is AI providing smart glasses a 'killer application'?

Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2026-2036: Technologies, Players and Markets

Sensor Innovations for Robotics, Industry 4.0, and Industry 5.0

Edge Sensors and AI: Use Cases, Opportunities, Roadmap

IDTechEx attended a presentation given by Kubos Semiconductors at MicroLED and AR/VR Technologies Innovation Day.

IDTechEx attended a presentation given by Aledia at the MicroLED and AR/VR Technologies Innovation Day

IDTechEx attended a presentation given by DR Laser at MicroLED and AR/VR Technologies Innovation Day.

IDTEchEx attended a presentation given by SCIL Nanoimprint at MicroLED and AR/VR Display Innovation Day.

Printed Sensor Application Roadmap: Automotive, Consumer, Healthcare

Global Trends in Sensor Technology Markets: 2025 and Beyond

IDTechEx forecasts that the global sensor market will reach $250B in annual revenue by 2036, as global mega-trends in AI, future mobility, wearables, edge computing, and automation drive renewed growth opportunities. Next generation sensor technology innovations in quantum sensors, ADAS sensors, image sensors, MEMS, photonic integrated circuits, and printed sensor markets will be key to realizing the highest growth opportunities over the next decade.

Translating the body's signals into readable measurements or partaking in the enjoyment of gaming are ever-expanding possibilities with streamlined and accessible wearable devices. This article explores a wide range of wearables, including smart watches, glasses, mouthguards, glucose patches, VR headsets, and brain computer interfaces.