The Global Spatial Computing Market size is expected to reach $423.5 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 20.3% CAGR during the forecast period.
Consumer electronics devices like tablets and laptops are increasingly used in educational settings. Spatial computing apps and educational content can provide students with immersive learning experiences. Consequently, the consumer electronics segment would generate approximately 1/5th share of the market by 2030. Spatial computing apps and educational content can provide students with immersive learning experiences. Consumer electronics companies have introduced VR headsets like Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, AR headsets like Microsoft HoloLens, and AR glasses like Google Glass. As consumer demand for immersive and interactive experiences grows, innovation and investment in developing spatial computing applications and hardware drive innovation. Some of the factors affecting the market are significant improvements in hardware, expansion of the gaming and entertainment industry, and privacy and security concerns.
Advances in hardware, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets, significantly impact the market. These improvements include higher-resolution displays, more powerful processors, better tracking capabilities, and enhanced ergonomics. As hardware becomes more capable and affordable, it drives greater adoption. More powerful and energy-efficient processors like CPUs and GPUs enable spatial computing devices to handle complex computational tasks, render high-quality graphics, and run sophisticated algorithms in real-time. Moreover, the gaming and entertainment industry has been a significant driver. VR gaming and immersive entertainment experiences continue to attract consumers and drive demand for VR headsets and content. Augmented reality gaming blends the virtual and real worlds, overlaying digital elements onto the user’s physical environment. AR games encourage players to move and explore their surroundings while interacting with virtual objects and characters. Popular examples include Pok?mon GO and AR escape room games. As these technologies become more integrated into the automotive ecosystem, they have the potential to drive significant growth in the market, benefiting both the automotive sector and consumers.
However, Spatial computing technologies involve sensors and cameras that capture and process data about the user’s environment. Ensuring the privacy and security of this data is crucial to building trust among users and addressing potential privacy-related challenges. Spatial computing devices often collect data about users’ surroundings, movements, and interactions. This data includes images, videos, and sensor readings. Ensuring the privacy of this data is crucial to protect users from unauthorized surveillance and data breaches. Therefore, regulatory and ethical issues present significant challenges that can impede the growth and adoption of the market.
End User Outlook
On the basis of end user, the market is divided into healthcare, education, architecture, engineering, & construction (AEC), aerospace & defense, automotive, gaming, consumer electronics, government & public sector, information technology, energy & utilities, and others. In 2022, the healthcare segment dominated the market with maximum revenue share. Spatial computing technology adoption is significantly increasing in the healthcare segment. Virtual reality (VR) and magnetic resonance (MR) simulations provide hands-on experiences for surgical training, patient examination, and medical interventions, allowing healthcare professionals to improve their abilities and expertise without risking patient security.
Solution Outlook
By solution, the market is categorized into hardware devices, software, and services. The software segment covered a considerable revenue share in the market in 2022. In addition to hardware devices, software solutions play a significant role in expanding the market because they enable the creation and deployment of immersive and interactive virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality experiences. Content creation tools are software programs that enable developers, designers, and artists to create these experiences. These tools include 3D modeling and animation software, gaming engines, and authoring tools for VR, AR, and MR content.
Technology Outlook
Based on technology, the market is classified into artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, and others. In 2022, the augmented reality segment witnessed the largest revenue share in the market in 2022. AR augments the real-world environment by superimposing digital information, such as 3D objects, images, video, and textual data, onto the user’s view, typically via mobile devices or AR spectacles. The pervasive adoption of smartphones and tablets equipped with sophisticated cameras and sensors has made augmented reality (AR) accessible to a wide audience. Lightweight and more aesthetically pleasing AR glasses have been created due to technologies and miniaturization. Microsoft (HoloLens), Google (Google Glass), and Apple (VisionPro) are investing in augmented reality (AR) spectacles.
Regional Outlook
Region-wise, the market is analysed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2022, the Asia Pacific region acquired a significant revenue share in the market. Asia Pacific is a diversified and developing market with a sizable population, significant technological advancements, and rising use of digital technology. Smart technologies, such as wearables, tablets, and smartphones, have been quickly embraced throughout the region. These devices are the primary platforms for gaining access to spatial computing experiences. In countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, the increasing prevalence of smart devices has generated a substantial user base for computing devices.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stakeholders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Apple Inc., Avegant Corporation, Blippar Group Limited, Seiko Epson Corporation, Google LLC, HTC Corporation, Lenovo Group Limited, Magic Leap, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation.
Strategies Deployed in-Spatial Computing Market
Aug-2023: Lenovo Group Limited came into partnership with VMware, a global leader in virtualization and cloud computing software, offering solutions for businesses to efficiently manage and optimize their IT infrastructure. Through this partnership, both the companies would be able to assist organizations of various scales in their digital transformation journey by investing in the essential infrastructure needed to support cutting-edge applications, including Generative AI.
Feb-2023: Google LLC came into Partnership with Samsung, a multinational conglomerate renowned for its diverse range of products and services, including electronics, smartphones, appliances, and semiconductor manufacturing and Qualcomm, a leading global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company, recognized for its innovations in mobile technology and wireless communications. Through this partnership, all the companies would combine work on a project to build a w Mixed-Reality Platform.
Jul-2022: Magic Leap, Inc. came into partnership with NavVis, a German technology company specializing in indoor mapping and navigation solutions for various industries. Through this partnership, both the companies combining aimed to improve AR applications in industries like automotive and manufacturing, offering detailed and accurate 3D digital twin data.
Oct-2021: Seiko Epson Corporation came into partnership with AVI-SPL, a global technology solutions provider specializing in audiovisual and collaboration systems for businesses and organizations and Igloo Vision, a company known for creating immersive 360-degree projection environments and domes for various applications, including virtual reality experiences and data visualization. Through this partnership, all the companies would launch AVI-SPL XTG experience centre offers designers and clients an opportunity to personally witness the capabilities of immersive visual experiences and collaborative solutions.
Jan-2021: Google LLC came into partnership with Magic Leap, a pioneering augmented reality (AR) technology company known for creating mixed reality headsets and spatial computing experiences. Through this partnership, Magic Leap will make its enterprise solutions available on the Google Cloud Marketplace and investigate the development of possible new cloud-driven spatial computing solutions hosted on Google Cloud.
Nov-2019: Lenovo Group Limited Signed Collaboration with Varjo, a pioneering company in the field of high-performance mixed reality and virtual reality technologies, offering advanced headsets for professional use. Through this Collaboration, both the companies would be able to provide simplified process of adoption, enabling organizations to swiftly access the tools required to leverage the numerous advantages of virtual reality.
May-2019: Magic Leap Inc. took over Mimesys, a technology company specializing in holographic communication and spatial computing solutions. Through this acquisition, Magic leap would be able to provide their customer with a platform that transforms a sci-fi notion into reality, enabling individuals separated by distance to virtually gather in an empty meeting room as holographic figures, facilitating interactive communication, collaboration with 3D objects, and the expression of emotions and body language among colleagues.
Scope of the Study
Market Segments covered in the Report:
By End User
• Healthcare
• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• Energy & Utilities
• Gaming
• Consumer Electronics
• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
• Government and Public Sector
• Information Technology
• Education
• Others
By Solution
• Hardware
• Software
• Services
By Technology
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Digital Twins
• Others
By Geography
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
o Rest of North America
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o France
o Russia
o Spain
o Italy
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o China
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
o Singapore
o Malaysia
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
o Brazil
o Argentina
o UAE
o Saudi Arabia
o South Africa
o Nigeria
o Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
• Apple Inc.
• Avegant Corporation
• Blippar Group Limited
• Seiko Epson Corporation
• Google LLC
• HTC Corporation
• Lenovo Group Limited
• Magic Leap, Inc.
• Microsoft Corporation
• NVIDIA Corporation
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