The data displays a forecast for the number of augmented, virtual and mixed reality headset devices expected to be shipped worldwide from 2015 to 2022. In 2022, the number of AR/VR devices shipped worldwide is expected to increase to 68.9 million units.
Augmented and virtual reality hardware sales – additional information Augmented reality is a computer-generated simulation of a real-world environment that is augmented by artificial sensory inputs, enhancing one’s perception of the reality. Virtual reality, by contrast, creates its own reality that is solely computer driven.
2015 | 0.7 |
2016 | 10 |
2017 | 9.6 |
2018 | 12.4 |
2021 | 59.2 |
2022 | 68.9 |