Vuzix - introduction to an industry leader in Augmented Reality

What does this introduction to the Vuzix Expand Reality range, seek to achieve?

This page seeks to walk you through the why's?

Why would I use smart glasses?
For what use cases?
What's the difference between Assisted and Augmented Reality solutions?
How does the Vuzix M400 top seller compare with the RealWear Navigator 500 equivalent?
And how do I bring remote experts into a Vuzix smart glasses session, to see what I see?

Medical Case Study M400
Construction Case Study
Field Audit Case Study M400
Assisted Reality vs Augmented Reality
Vuzix M400 vs RealWear Navigator 500
How to Connect to Vuzix Headsets From Any Video Platform
Vuzix FAQ's
Vuzix M400 v Navigator 500 - 7 Differences
Vuzix M400 V Navigator Specification Sheets
More Case Studies

Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses at the Chi Mei Medical Center

Chi Mei Medical Center Vuzix Case Study

Project: Incorporate Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses for Healthcare.

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Medical Centre - Centralised Support Model

The Chi Mei medical centre supports more Urban satellite medical centres, with 6000 staff and 100 operating rooms.

Blocked Heart Supply/Heart Attack

Here the application is in Intensive Care.

Critical Factors:

Fast decision making.
Expert advice.

The expert could be anywhere in the building.

Time is of the essence.

The Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses remove the distance between the expert and the monitoring team who are with the patient.

The expert can make a simple decision:

insert a balloon in the blocked artery.
send the patient for an emergency operation.

The Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses are lightweight, weighing 150g without the batteries so they can be used all day. The versatile wearing options make the Vuzix Smart Glasses ideal for different use cases and deployments because of there flexibility.

Time Saving

When a patient has a blocked heart artery, time is critical to prevent log lasting damage. By using the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses, the team at Chi Mei Medical Center were able to save crucial amounts of time.

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Below see how the expert simply dials into the smart glasses to join the care team with their Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses.

CH Four Vuzix M400 Case Study - $70,000 in Travel Savings

The Challenge

The issue: Auditing Building sites and standards during Covid '19

Experience: Seeing what the situation is on site to sign off work without having to travel or resort to email or mobile device use.

The problem: Typically signing off a stage of work on a remote site would typically take 3-5 days.

This was expensive, but also limited the number of jobs that could be taken on, hence inhibiting growth.

Worse, funding for the next phase of development was often contingent on passing an audit of the work completed to date.

Old Systems Used

Laptops, diagrams, drawings and physical travel to the site, to inspect the work and sign off satisfaction. The inspector was involved in "Too site & return travel" plus 3-5 days of time, limiting each inspector to 50 audits a year.

New System

The site agent wears a set of Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses and the inspector, who could be anywhere, can see "exactly what I see".

Communication Upgrade

Through the use of the Vuzix Smart Glasses, they literally see what each other are talking about, one informs, the other guides and the whole process takes hours rather than 3-5 days.

Impact

$70,000 of travel savings per annum, that equates to about 50 sets of Vuzix M400 smart glasses.

The senior engineer can now attend several sites a day not one a week, so the senior engineers productivity has increase 10 fold.

The company can now take on 10 times the work before requiring another senior engineer.

ROI

The payback period < 1 year

The company can now scale 10 x with no increase in cost.

The audit process smoothes up cash flow as audits are completed faster and more efficiently, which in turn means the supply chain logistics work more efficiently.

The Clorox Company x Vuzix M400 Case Study - $949 Saved Per Audit.

Problem

Travel restrictions, costs reduced the availability of maintenance and logistics site support.

Solution

Deploy Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses to the mechanical and logistics technicians. Provide "moment of need" remote expert support to troubleshoot issues and sign off job completion.

Impact

$949 saving per audit
The Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses are paid for in less than 2 audits.
Faster response times from remote experts cut machinery downtime 20%.
Audit timescales were cut by 90% per audit

Download the full Clorox Vuzix Case Study here

Assisted Reality vs Augmented Reality:
Unveiling the Future of Immersive Experiences

In the ever-evolving world of technology, two terms have gained significant attention, Assisted Reality and Augmented Reality. Whilst these groundbreaking technologies both have the power to change the way we perceive and interact with the world around us, it’s important to understand the difference between the two.

We’ve taken a deep dive into the worlds of assisted reality and augmented reality to help highlight the key components that set them apart and uncover their true potential.

What is Assisted Reality?

Assisted reality is a technology that gives information or guidance to users in real time, helping them to complete tasks or gather essential information. Whilst assisted reality is similar to augmented reality, it works slightly differently and provides a different experience for the user. Assisted reality has a specific focus on providing key information to the user to guide them, unlike augmented reality which overlays computer-generated content onto the real world. Acting as a helpful companion, assisted reality enhances the everyday experience, whether that be through the use of smart glasses or headsets, displaying crucial information for the user aiding them in a specific task or educating them on something important.

What is Augmented Reality?

Augmented Reality (AR), is a technology that overlays pieces of digital information e.g. 3D models, images or videos onto the real world. By doing this, it is able to blend the real world with computer-generated content in real time, which provides an enhanced reality for the user. Augmented reality is typically used with devices such as mobile phones, tablets and smart glasses for displaying the computer-generated elements. Using these devices allows the user to interact with the real and virtual world at the same time, making it groundbreaking for use in various industries such as education, retail, healthcare and construction.

So, which one is better?

When it comes to choosing between assisted reality and augmented reality, it’s dependent on each individual use case and the purpose in which the technology will be required. Neither technology is necessarily better than the other, as they both offer groundbreaking resources to enhance the real world and take everyday life to the next level.

Think about what you want to get out of using the technology and how it will support your needs. For example, if you are looking to enhance user experience with digital content that the user can interact with, then augmented reality may be the best option for you.

Whereas, if you are in need of guidance and real time information in order for the user to complete specific tasks or learn new skills, then assisted reality will be the right choice.

Vuzix M400 v RealWear Navigator 500

For those looking for the right assisted reality device, there are two popular choices on the market. The Vuzix 400 and RealWear Navigator 500 are both devices that offer unique features and capabilities that make them suitable for a number of different use cases.

Starting with the Vuzix M400, a sleek and lightweight smart glasses device that is designed for professionals who require hands-free access to information and guidance in their everyday work. The Vuzix 400 boasts a high-resolution display and powerful processor, enabling it to overlay digital content onto the real world, providing users with real-time information and instructions. Whether you're a field technician, a warehouse worker, or a surgeon in the operating room, the Vuzix M400 can enhance productivity and efficiency by providing essential information and step-by-step guidance.

The RealWear Navigator 500 provides a rugged and durable head-mounted display that is built for industrial applications. With a voice-activated interface and noise-cancelling technology, the RealWear Navigator 500 is ideal for use in noisy and challenging work environments. From a construction site to a manufacturing plant, the Navigator 500 can withstand the toughest conditions and provide you with hands-free access to key information and remote assistance.

Choosing between the two assisted reality devices is entirely down to your specific needs and requirements. If you’re in need of a lightweight and versatile device for professional use, then the Vuzix M400 is a great option. However, if you’re in the market for a rugged, durable device best suited for use with industrial applications then the RealWear Nav 500 will be a reliable choice for you.

Blog Vuzix M400 v Realwear 500

Want to find out whether the M400 or Nav 500 is best for you? Book a Test Drive today to get a feel for each device!

How to Connect to Vuzix Headsets From Any Video Platform

When paired with a SimplyVideo XR Connect subscription, the Vuzix M400 offers several advantages alongside its impressive hardware capabilities. The XR Connect subscription service takes the immersive experience of the M400 to the next level, giving users more functionality, efficiency and convenience.

What is SimplyVideo XR Connect?

Many companies today rely on Google Meet or Microsoft Teams to stay connected and whilst these platforms have many benefits for internal comms, they don't offer native support for video conferencing or XR wearables. In order to connect teams from various devices, you need a system that allows a seamless integration into your existing Google Meet or Microsoft Teams account, which is exactly what SimplyVideo XR Connect does.

When investing in AR devices, you want to know that you are getting the most out of them and with the easy connection that SimplyVideo XR Connect provides, you don't have to migrate all your dates, contacts and meetings to a new service, saving a lot of time and money.

Making Calls from Smart Glasses

Being able to connect your desk-less workers with the wider team via a hands-free, stress-free service is revolutionary. With the use of smart glasses, Vuzix are able to help whole teams understand every point of the job at hand, often known as the "see what you see" function. Teamed up with SimplyVideo XR Connect, this experience is taken to the next level with no risk of dodgy connections or cumbersome interfaces.

SimplyVideo is built for speed and ease of use, enabling any member of a team to join calls painlessly from their smart glasses, giving them access to a host of essential features.

Looking to utilise SimplyVideo XR Connect for your business? Book a Test Drive here to find out more and see the whole experience for yourself.

Vuzix Z100 Lightweight Glasses 35g

Vuzix Z100

At CES 2024 Las Vegas Vuzix launched the Z100 ultralight @$799 which includes:-

Developers SDK
Sample Code
Sample APPs

The Z100's feature an impressive list of capabilities:-

iOS and Android Connectivity
Bluetooth LE Connectivity
Colour OLED display
High refresh rates
Temple sensor
Idea for video and graphics
Waveguide image viewing technology
640 X 480 green screen right eye display
Impact Resistant lenses
That can take prescription lenses
And weight only 35G

The Z100 is ideal Developers who focus on:

AI Assistance
Display Info
Work Progress updates to the right eye

and for users that want to prompt the glasses to tell them:

Corporate Information
Part numbers
Bin Locations

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A Common Use Case is the need to bring a remotely located expert into a Vuzix smart-glass wearers session using Microsoft Teams.

This could be for a variety of reasons:-

To see what they see, as in an Audit process.
To see what they see and guide them, as in a training session.
To see what they see, to check an apprentice is doing ok.
To see what they see to help them in a delicate operation, as in a medical case study.

This Video shows you how simple it is to achieve this using the Teams power shell software delivered by Simply Video.

You can read the full blog here

Vuzix Z100 symbol of hope to deaf people

With technology continuing to break barriers, Vuzix’s latest product release, the Z100 Smart Glasses, has shown itself to be a symbol of hope amongst the deaf community. With around 900,000 people in the UK affected by severe hearing loss, there’s an ever growing demand for technology that enables them to communicate and engage efficiently with those around them. This is where the Vuzix Z100 comes in. In this blog we explore just how much of an impact the Z100 has had on the deaf community.

The Deaf issue impacting quality of life and learning

For years, deaf children have faced the challenge of not being able to fully engage with their favourite TV programmes, missing out on crucial audio cues and dialogue. This doesn’t just have an impact on their ability to enjoy media such as live TV and sports, it also affects their ability to take part in real-time conversations revolving around those popular shows.