AR/VR Highlights from CES 2021
Tags: ces, news, augmentedreality, virtualreality
Published: 2021-01-15 08:23:19

The [echoAR] (https://www.echoar.xyz/) team is excited about the groundbreaking announcements that came out of [CES 2021] (https://www.ces.tech/) involving AR/VR/3D technologies! We saw new virtual reality (VR) headsets, advanced augmented reality (AR) smart-glasses, haptic suits and gloves, and so much more.

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* **Vuzix** showed off new consumer-ready [microLED smartglasses] (https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/11/22225605/vuzix-microled-smart-glasses-next-gen-ar-heads-up-display-ces-2021) and won 3 CES 2021 Innovation Awards.

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* **Lenovo** released the [ThinkReality A3] (https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/thinkrealitya3) — a versatile smart glasses for the enterprise.

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* New design unveiled for [**Panasonic’s** VR Glasses] (https://www.vrfocus.com/2021/01/new-design-appears-at-ces-2021-for-panasonics-vr-glasses/).

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* **Pollen Robotics** showed [humanoid robot controlled remotely through VR] (https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/11/pollen-robotics-humanoid-robot-can-be-controlled-remotely-with-vr/).

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* **TCL** debuted commercially-ready [Wearable Display glasses] (https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/11/22221389/tcl-wearable-display-glasses-moveaudio-s600-pet-tracker-ces).

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* **bHaptics** showcased consumer-ready [Haptic Suit] (https://www.wepc.com/news/ces-2021-bhaptics-show-off-consumer-ready-haptic-suit/).

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* **SenseGlove** showed off the [Nova VR Haptic Gloves] (https://vrscout.com/news/senseglove-nova-vr-haptic-gloves-ces-2021/).

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* **Nolo VR** revealed new additions to its VR hardware lineup including a new 6DoF VR solution costing less than $200.

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* Nolo VR also provides a 6DoF motion tracking kit for the [HUAWEI VR Glass] (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-era-of-lightweight-mobile-vr-is-coming-nolo-vr-provides-6dof-motion-tracking-kit-for-huawei-vr-glass-300983403.html).

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* **CREAL** showcased their [AR and VR light-field devices] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WTbcNb-8Tk&ab_channel=ARMRXR) roadmap and prototypes.

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* **Lenovo**’s [New Realities] (https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/newrealities/) project featured 10 young women changing the world through 360-degree storytelling.

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* **Blickfeld** presented [new LiDAR sensors] (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210111005043/en/Blickfeld-to-Present-New-Automotive-LiDAR-Sensors-at-Digital-CES-2021).

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* **Razer** unveiled a concept clear plastic face mask with RGB lighting and a voice amplifier.

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Are you excited for CES 2022 and the future of AR/VR/3D technologies?

Read more on the CES 2021 website:

* [AR/VR Is Co-Worker of the Year] (https://www.ces.tech/Articles/2020/AR-VR-Is-Co-worker-of-the-Year.aspx)
* [AR/VR Gets Real Across Industries] (https://www.ces.tech/Articles/2020/AR-VR-Gets-Real-Across-Industries.aspx)
* [Five 5G and AR/VR Applications That Are Socially Safe] (https://www.ces.tech/Articles/2020/July/Five-5G-and-AR-VR-Applications-That-Are-Socially-S.aspx)
* [Three Ways AR/VR Enhances Health Care] (https://www.ces.tech/Articles/2020/December/Three-Ways-AR-VR-Enhances-Health-Care.aspx)

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