Virtual Reality (VR) Industry Overview
The virtual reality market is fragmented in nature. It is witnessing a rise in competitiveness among companies as VR companies are focused on providing accessibility to larger masses through gaming, entertainment, training, and marketing, among other applications. The competitive rivalry is high in this industry, owing to growth among various companies. Competition is expected to increase in the future. Some major players include Oculus VR LLC, Lenovo Group Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, Sony Corporation, and Pico Interactive Inc.
- In January 2024, Qualcomm Technologies announced strategic collaborations with RayNeo and Applied Materials to develop and bring the next generation of market-leading AR glasses to market. This collaboration is expected to bring together the expertise of industry-leading technology providers to redefine the future of AR glasses. RayNeo's AR glasses will utilize Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 platform and Applied Materials' lightweight full-color waveguides to create a comprehensive software and hardware ecosystem for consumer-grade AR products.
- In November 2023, Pico announced the launch of PICO 4, a next-generation, all-in-one VR headset designed to make virtual reality accessible to everyone by combining comfort and performance. PICO 4 is based on the Snapdragon XR2 platform and features an ultra-light body, pancake optics, a 4K display, and an intuitive user interface.
Virtual Reality (VR) Market Leaders
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Oculus VR LLC
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Lenovo Group Ltd
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
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Sony Corporation
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Pico Interactive Inc.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order