In just a couple of years, the market for virtual reality headgear absolutely exploded, surprising consumers with products that they never could have imagined. Leaders in the industry include innovations related to Google Glass and Oculus Rift, stimulating the expansion of hardware and software to create out-of-this-world experiences.
Most significantly, the video gaming industry has benefited from the advancement of augmented reality accessories that make cyber challenges come to life in 3D. Sensors facilitate eye tracking and bodily movements, enabling wearers to view a spectacular digital fantasy around them.
Day-to-day life too has been addressed with virtual reality headgear, visors, eyewear and headsets of all sorts. Users of hi-tech spectacles can see maps overlaid onto natural urban perspectives, and they can read messages and watch videos for some amazing multitasking.
59 Examples of Virtual Reality Headgear
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Super Sleek Wireless Headsets
The Telepathy One Enables Efficient Communication at a Distance
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Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
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X-Ray Vision Headgear
The C-Thru Smoke Diving Helmet Helps Firemen Navigate Burning Buildings
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Augmented Reality Eyewear
The ODG Smart Glasses Are Blowing Minds At CES 2015
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Virtual Reality iPads
AirVR is a Headset That Leverages iOS Retina Hardware
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Augmented Reality Lenses
Innovega iOptik Contacts Will Let You See Multiple Images
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Nature Walk Simulators
Merrell's Virtual Reality Experience Highlights the Beauty of Nature
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Virtual Reality Headsets
The Totem Headset Has Two On-Board Cameras and HDMI Compatibility
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Mini Headset Cinemas
The iPhone Theater by Mike Enayah Scales the Smartphone Screen to Movie Size
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Surreal Gaming Specs
The 'Oculus Rift' Headset Provides an Interactive Experience
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Mind-Blowing Melon Cases
The Sensic 'SmartGoggles' Debuted at CES 2012
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Virtual Designer Glasses
The Made for Glass Collection by DVF Dresses Up Google Glasses
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Virtual Reality Headsets
The Zeiss VR One Headset is Powered By Your Smartphone
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Augmented Reality Helmets
Caputer Labs Unveils an Iron Man-Like Headset at CES 2015
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Military Augmented Reality Headsets
Q-Warrior by BAE Systems Gives Soldiers Iron Man Vision
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Virtual Reality Shopping Aisles
Tesco Allows Users to Go Shopping in a Virtual Store
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AR Tourist Binoculars
Urban Sense is an Innovative and Info-Giving Companion for Sightseers
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Augmented Reality Visors
'Skylens' Gives Arline Pilots a High-Definition Heads-Up Display
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Futuristic Mixed Reality Headsets
The Canon Mixed Reality Set Allows User Manipulation of 3D Space
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Goggle Smartphone Cases
vrAse by Louise Bankhead Provides a Virtual Reality Experience
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Virtual Boat Sailing Glasses
The Afterguard HUD Lets Sailors React in Record Time
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Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
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Transparent VR Glasses
The Epson Moverio BT-100 Shades are Perfect for Multitaskers
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Starry Simulation Drives
Mitsubishi's Virtual Experience Takes Drivers to the Stars
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Virtual Reality Games for Pain Treatment
Army Burn Victims Report Less Pain While Playing
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Augmented Reality Army Glasses
The DARPA Hologram Goggles Make Calling in Air Strikes Easier
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Text Messaging Smart Glasses
The Augmented Reality-Enabled Six15 Glasses Debuted at CES 2015
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Telepathic Communication Devices
Telepathy Jumper's High-Tech Headgear is Unveiled at CES 2015
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Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
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Virtual Reality Gaming Headsets
The Sony Project Morpheus Brings a New Medium to Console Gaming
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Innovative Hologram Glasses
HoloLens Lets You Interact with the Virtual World in Physical Space
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Augmented Reality Holograms
Microsoft's Windows Holographic Brings New Dimension to Virtual Worlds
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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Immersive Abstract Installations
Gareth Pugh Transforms Menswear into a Virtual Reality Experience
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Virtual Reality Movie Trailers
Google Glass Preview Will Let Users See Trailers Wherever They Are
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Search Engine Shades (UPDATED)
The Updated Google Glass Includes a Single Earbud
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Virtual Guillotine Simulators
New Videogame from Oculus Rift Will Make You Lose Your Head
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People-Powered Motion Simulator
This 3D Motion Simulator is Controlled by Human 'Actuators'
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Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
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Danger-Averting Glasses
These Sci-Fi Glasses Block Out Things That Scare You
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Virtual Reality Internet Browsers
The FireBox Lets Users Immerse Themselves in the Online World
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Video Game-Specialized Treadmills
This Virtual Reality Treadmill Should Be Part of Any Game Room
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Blind-Assisting Glasses
These Glasses Help Visually Impaired People Navigate Their Environment
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Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment Generates a 3D Car
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Augmented Reality Glasses
Meta 1 Overlays the Natural World with Virtual Information
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Augmented Reality Hats
Hattrickwear Offers an Alternative to Google Glass
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Virtual Reality Tablet Tech
The Samsung Gear VR is Powered by Oculus Technology
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Assembly Line Simulators
Chrysler's Virtual Reality Experience Shows How Its Cars Are Made
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Transformer-Inspired Reality Simulators
The Oculus Rift & Ford Partnership Experiment is 3-D
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Inexpensive Computational Headsets
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is Ready for Action
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Own Your Own 3D Visor
Headplay Personal Cinema System
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Misleading Virtual Reality
The Body Transfer Illusion Places People in a Realistic Virtual World
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Virtually Conquer Your Fears
Play Away Your Phobia
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Virtual Reality Helmets
The Oculus Rift is a Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Headset
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Inexpensive Augmented Reality Headsets
The Smart Cap Can Be Built Using Easily Available Parts
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Intuitive Tech Glasses
The Atheer One AR Glasses Serve as a Companion to Android Phones
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Video-Capturing Eyewear
The Pivothead Colfax Glasses Can Capture a Variety of Video
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3D Assisted Virtual Games
Blaha’s Diplopia Helps People with 2D Vision See in 3D
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Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
Luxury Apocalypse Autos
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Phone-Connected Glasses
Fun'iki High Tech Glasses Provide Seamless Smartphone Notifications
Sporty Militant Sunglasses
The Lightweight Mallory Mylon Sunglasses are Incredibly Hip
3D-Printed Soldering Irons
The Solderdoodle is a Portable and USB-Powered Soldering Iron
Augmented Reality Eyewear
The ODG Smart Glasses Are Blowing Minds At CES 2015
Virtual Reality iPads
AirVR is a Headset That Leverages iOS Retina Hardware
Virtual Reality Headsets
The Totem Headset Has Two On-Board Cameras and HDMI Compatibility
Waterproof Social Cameras
TheQ Camera is a Colorful Option for Summer Vacations
Virtual Reality Sneaker Apps
Lacoste's LCST App Shows Off Its New Line with Augmented Reality
Fragrant Experiential Pop-Ups
Glade's Pop-Up Boutique is Branded as One That 'Sells Feelings'
Virtual Designer Glasses
The Made for Glass Collection by DVF Dresses Up Google Glasses
Virtual Reality Headsets
The Zeiss VR One Headset is Powered By Your Smartphone
Virtual Reality Immersion Art
The 'Seeing I' Project Will Explore Our Relationship With Technology
Simplistic Virtual Reality Headsets
The Google Cardboard is for Everyone with Smartphones
VR Headset Headphones
Avegant Glyph is a Double Duty Multimedia Accessory Unveiled at CES 2015
Virtual Bridal Apps
This Wedding App Lets Brides Virtually Try on Gowns with Augmented Reality
Futuristic Windshield Displays
The Continental AR-HUD System Displays Information on Windshields
Virtual Reality Movie Selections
'Oculix' Will Allow Users to Virtually Browse Movies on Netflix
Replacement Advertising Apps
The No Ad App Turns Ads Into an Augmented Reality Subway Art Gallery
Augmented Reality Reward Services
Dippin' Dots Loyalty Program Designs Ice Cream for the Future
Gamified Test Drives
Volkswagen's Fun Test Drive Challenges People in a City-Wide Game
Supercharged Limousine Autos
The Futuristic QUANT e-Sportlimousine Comes With Scissor Doors
Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
Starry Simulation Drives
Mitsubishi's Virtual Experience Takes Drivers to the Stars
Upgraded Android Smartphones
The Galaxy Note 4 is One of Four Major Product Launches for Samsung
Slo-Mo Video Cameras
Vision Research's Phantom v2511 Camera Captures Incredible Slow Motion
Witty Green Car Ads
This Honda Print Ad Shows That Its Green Car is the Greenest of All
Virtual Furniture Retail
Vizera Labs Uses Augmented Reality to Sell Furniture to Consumers
Industrial Smart Helmets
The DAQRI Smart Helmet Brings Technology to the Construction Site
Hands-Free Grocery Apps
Tesco's Google Glass Grocery App Makes Shopping Easy In-Store & at Home
Intuitive Smartphone Controllers
QBlinks is a Handy Do-It-All iPhone Remote Control Device
Holographic Tech Kiosks
This Hologram Projector Impresses With Animated 3D Presentations
Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
Virtual Manicure Apps
ModiFace's Virtual Nail Salon Premium Lets You Try on Brand Name Shades
Travel Simulation Booths
Marriott Hotel Shares a 4D Virtual Reality Travel Experience with Guests
Immersive Journalism Experiences
This Oculus Rift Experience Lets You Step Right into a News Story
Built-In Gesture Control Keyboards
The HP Leap Motion Keyboard Does Away with Need for Dongles
Innovative Hologram Glasses
HoloLens Lets You Interact with the Virtual World in Physical Space
Augmented Reality Fantasy Experiences
The Game of Thrones Oculus Rift Experience is Thrilling
Holographic Touch Technology
Apple's Patented 3D Hologram Display Uses Gesture Controls
Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
Virtual Travel Simulators
British Airways Uses Virtual Simulation to Mimic the Joy of Travel
Virtual Driving Apps
Volvo's Car Test Drive Game Takes You Inside a Virtual Vehicle
Augmented Reality Pilot Displays
'Aero Glass' Helps Pilots Keep Their Eyes on the Skies
Virtual Reality Surgery Videos
French Surgeons Are Recording Surgery Videos for the Oculus Rift
Virtual Yoga Classes
Webcam-Utilizing Yoogaia Lets You Practice Yoga at Home With Live Feedback
Streaming Game Consoles
Razer's Forge TV Streams PC Games To Your Big Screen
Complaint-Encouraging Apps
The Throw Tomatoes App Lets You Complain About and Praise Stuff
Augmented Reality Makeup Mirrors
Sephora's New 3D Augmented Reality Mirror is a First in Beauty
Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
Virtual Reality Television Experiments
The Oculus Rift Voice Experience Allows You to Judge
Car-Controlled Smartwatches
The Hyundai Android Wear App is Demonstrated at CES 2015
Console Tablet Cases
The Gamevice Controller is Perfect for Gamers On-the-Go
Augmented Movie Posters
This Ad Promotes the 'Into the Storm' Movie with AR Tornadoes
DIY Gaming Shirts
You Can Create Your Own Tetris T-Shirt Thanks To Instructions From Marc Kerger
Political Holographic Speeches
HologramUSA Branches Out into Politics
Virtual Reality Engagements
Sparks Fly During the Bachelor Canada Experience
Virtual Reality Humans
This Virtual Reality Human Was Created Using 94 HD Cameras
Remote Control Gloves
This Wearable Remote Control Uses Bluetooth to Interact With Your Phone
Virtual Business Assistants
These Domestic Virtual Assistants Do More Than Basic Admin Tasks
Projection-Mapped Shoe Ads
Adidas' Projection Mapping Brings Leo Messi to the Streets of Barcelona
3D Printed Cars
The Local Motors Strati 3D Car Was Printed In 44 Hours Flat
Portable Gaming Tablets
The Nvidia Shield Tablet Aims to Take Mobile Gaming to the Next Level
Space-Immersive Headsets
The Oculus Rift Crescent Bay Headset Allows Greater Freedom of Motion
Morphing Mobile Controllers
The L.Y.N.X 9 Mad Catz Makes an Impressive Debut at CES 2015
Wearable Loyalty Card Apps
Rewardle is Now Programmed to Support Android Smartwatch Devices
Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment Generates a 3D Car
Augmented Reality Glasses
Meta 1 Overlays the Natural World with Virtual Information
Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
Virtual Reality Production Companies
Alchemy VR Will Revolutionize Special Effects in Storytelling
VR Smartphone Cases
Pinc Lets You Harnesses the Power of Virtual Reality on the Go
Augmented Reality Hats
Hattrickwear Offers an Alternative to Google Glass
Augmented Nail Art
Metaverse Makeovers' Cool Nail Art is Enhanced with Augmented Reality
Escapist Auto Ads
Land Rover's Pop Up Ad Encourages People to Book a Test Drive
Virtual Reality Tablet Tech
The Samsung Gear VR is Powered by Oculus Technology
Virtual Skateboarding Simulators
Mountain Dew Lets People Try Out Virtual Reality Digital Skating
Virtual Spin Wizardy Games
King of Spin VR Lets Players Face Shane Warne's Virtual Bowling
Holographic Projection Technology
AV Concepts Offers Three-Dimensional Presentation Opportunities
Assembly Line Simulators
Chrysler's Virtual Reality Experience Shows How Its Cars Are Made
Holographic Sketching Devices
Haptomirage's Hologram Display Technology Lets You Doodle in 3D
Feet-Focused Game Controllers
3DRudder Brings Gaming Down to Earth at CES 2015
Inexpensive Computational Headsets
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is Ready for Action
Video Recording Headphones
The Soundsight Headphones Let You Record and Stream HD Video
Musical Test Drives
The Musical City by Toyota is a Choose-Your-Own Playlist Adventure
High-Tech Educational Games
The LeapTV Games Console Helps Younger Kids Learn Through Play
Augmented Reality Rock Walls
This Augmented Reality Climbing Wall Aids or Challenges Climbers
Electric Button Brakes
This Electric Parking Brake Can Help Improve Car Braking Systems