# Augmented Reality Eyewear The ODG Smart Glasses Are Blowing Minds At CES 2015 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odg-smart-glasses References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/odg-augmented-reality-glasses/35462/) & [osterhoutgroup](http://www.osterhoutgroup.com/home) CES 2015 is proving that smart glasses aren't merely the realm of huge international companies like [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhexa-vision), with smaller start-ups also looking for a piece of the piece; the ODG smart glasses are a great example of this. Developed by Osterhout Design Group (ODG), these augmented reality glasses are designed for military and industrial use. In fact, San Francisco-based ODG says the glasses are already in active use but won't reveal who's using them, stating only that they're working on a consumer version. These glasses offer two displays -- one for each eye -- and covers a greater proportion of your sight lines compared to Google Glass. Indeed the company says the product is a blend of Google Glass and the [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses) [Rift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-xr-headset) -- more immersive than Google Glass, but so immersive as to make you lose your sense of reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality Eyewear:** The trend of augmented reality eyewear is expanding beyond giant companies like Google, with smaller start-ups seeking opportunities in this space. - **Military and Industrial Use:** The trend of developing augmented reality glasses for military and industrial use is gaining traction, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in these sectors. - **Immersive Experience:** The trend of creating more immersive augmented reality glasses, combining features from Google Glass and Oculus Rift, opens up opportunities for creating truly immersive experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of augmented reality eyewear by developing innovative applications and software. - **Defense:** The defense industry can explore the potential of augmented reality glasses for military use, enhancing situational awareness and training. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can leverage augmented reality glasses for industrial use, improving efficiency and safety in various processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-airvision-m1.md) - [Comprehensive XR Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extended-reality.md) - [Screen-Projecting AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenprojecting-ar-glasses.md) - [Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-glass-3.md) - [Developer-Targeted AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-air-2-ultra.md) - [Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everysight-maverick.md) - [Advanced AI-Integrated Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memomind-smart-glasses.md) - [Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuzix-z100-smart.md) - [Compatible USB AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-one.md)