At CES 2021, the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 smart augmented reality glasses are being shown to support the future of work. The smart glasses have the potential to be used for a wide range of applications across different industries, especially at a time when the average person is working virtually or remotely.
The next-gen smart glasses are touted as lightweight, powerful and versatile. As Jon Pershke, Lenovo vice president of strategy and emerging business, intelligent device group, says: "The smart glasses are part of a comprehensive integrated digital solution from Lenovo that includes the advanced AR device, ThinkReality software, and Motorola mobile phones." The glasses have the potential to be connected to a computer or smartphone to support five virtual displays at once.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
- The rise in popularity of smart glasses that offer augmented reality experiences opens up opportunities for businesses to explore innovative ways to offer remote and virtual work solutions.
- Virtual Displays
- As more people are working from home, the demand for virtual display technology has increased, making it ripe for businesses to develop innovative solutions to cater to this need.
- Integrated Digital Solutions
- The integration of AR smart glasses with software and mobile phones offers opportunities to businesses to create comprehensive digital solutions for remote and virtual work scenarios.
Who This Affects Most
- Manufacturing
- AR smart glasses can provide workers with real-time information and instructions, as well as remote support, which can enhance and streamline the production process for manufacturing companies.
- Healthcare
- Smart glasses can be used by healthcare professionals to access medical information hands-free, keep records updated, and consult with remote experts, thereby enhancing patient care and treatment.
- Logistics and Transportation
- Smart glasses can provide warehouse workers with the ability to view virtual displays of inventory, improving accuracy and efficiency, or provide drivers with real-time traffic updates and relevant information, increasing safety and productivity on the road.
