# Live Theater AR Headsets The 'René' Conceptual AR Glasses are Imagined for Broadway Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-ar-glasses References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/rene-ar-glasses-for-broadway-shows-enhance-both-visual-and-audio-of-the-show/) & [linkedin](http://linkedin.com/in/jaeyoung-cho-018356234)  The 'René' conceptual AR [glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-smart-glasses) are a wearable technology solution for live theater guests to help them better enjoy their experience by integrating enhanced audio and visual aspects. The [augmented reality (AR) headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo-vizo-v1) can be rented out at the box office and come as a reimagining of analog opera glasses for guests to enjoy. A magnifier is integrated into the front section of the lenses allowing for easy zooming, while a series of sensors, double lenses and head-tracking cameras will support special effects. The 'René' conceptual AR glasses are the design work of Jaeyoung Cho, Nankyung Han and Jimin Seol, and are rounded out with a bone conduction transducer for letting users enjoy live and recorded sounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Headset Integration:** The development of AR wearable technology solutions to enhance live theater experiences creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry. - **Personalized Audiovisual Enhancements:** The ability for the AR headset to integrate sensors, double lenses, head-tracking cameras and bone conduction transducers provides an opportunity for personalized audiovisual enhancements in the live entertainment industry. - **Rental and Subscription Services:** The rental and subscription services for AR headsets in the entertainment industry may disrupt traditional ticketing models and offer an opportunity for new revenue streams. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The 'René' conceptual AR glasses offer an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry through personalized audiovisual enhancements for live theater guests. - **Technology:** The development and integration of wearable AR technology in live entertainment provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology industry. - **Retail:** The rental and subscription-based AR headset services for live theater experiences suggest an opportunity to disrupt traditional ticketing and retail models in the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Museum Eyewear Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metmate-ar-glasses-concept.md) - [3D Designer Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-eye-ar-glasses.md) - [Technical Enterprise-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-ar-headset.md) - [Practically Styled AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneweek-ar-glasses.md) - [AI-Packed Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayneo-x3-pro.md) - [Connected Golfer Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-golf-glasses-concept.md) - [Cinema-Scale AR Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-ar-glasses.md) - [Hybrid Experience VR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-glasses-concept.md) - [DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocle-1.md)