Augmented reality is frequently predicted to be a major game changer, more so than virtual reality in the evolution of technology.
But aside from smartphone-based apps such as Pokemon Go, and Google Translate, which can instantly translate street signs in foreign countries, adoption of the technology — which overlays virtual content on the real world — has been slow.
Google Glass has fizzled out, replaced by enterprise alternatives that mostly focus on niche problems such as warehouse logistics. Microsoft Hololens has had some high-profile uses, such as astronauts using it on the International Space Station. But it hasn’t yet made a big splash in the enterprise.
And startup Magic Leap, which currently has a market valuation of more than $6 billion, only recently began shipping its headset to early adopters.
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