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|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Smart Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise AR]]
|Release Date = 2020
|Platform = [[Android]]
|Price = $2500
|Developer = [[Vuzix]]
|Display = Single DLP monocular
|Manufacturer = [[Vuzix]]
|Resolution = 854x480 per-eye
|Release Date = 2021
|Refresh Rate =  
|Price = ~$2,500 USD
|Field of View = 28° diagonal
|Website = https://www.vuzix.com/products/m4000-smart-glasses
|Horizontal FoV =  
|Predecessor = [[Vuzix M400]]
|Vertical FoV =  
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1]]
|Diagonal FoV = 28°
|Display = Waveguide (see-through)
|IPD Range =  
|Color Depth = Full color
|Ocularity = Monocular
|Ocularity = Monocular (left or right eye)
|Camera = Yes (autofocus)
|Audio = Built-in speaker, voice control
|Input = Buttons, voice, swipe pad
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
|Battery = 750 mAh (Longevity) / 3,350 mAh (Extended)
|Hot Swappable = Yes
|IP Rating = IP67 (Longevity Series)
|HIPAA = Compliant
|Weight = 3.5 oz (~99g)
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'''Vuzix M4000''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2020.
The '''Vuzix M4000''' is an enterprise [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed by [[Vuzix]], released in 2021. The first Vuzix enterprise smart glasses with optical waveguide technology, the M4000 features an ultra-bright, see-through display with total situational awareness, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 processor, and at just 3.5 oz (99g) delivers all-day comfort for demanding enterprise applications. With IP67-rated construction, hot-swappable batteries enabling 16+ hour surgical use, HIPAA compliance, and flexible mounting options compatible with helmets, hats, and face shields, the M4000 is designed for healthcare, manufacturing, field service, and logistics environments.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' Single DLP monocular
* '''Resolution:''' 854x480 per-eye


* '''Field of View:''' 28° diagonal
Vuzix announced the M4000 in 2021 as the successor to the M400, featuring a revolutionary shift to waveguide optics. The M4000 became the first Vuzix enterprise smart glasses to use transparent waveguide display technology, providing a see-through experience without real-world occlusion. The device quickly gained adoption in healthcare, manufacturing, and field service industries requiring hands-free AR capabilities.<ref name="venturebeat">{{cite web |url=https://venturebeat.com/enterprise/vuzix-announces-m4000-enterprise-ar-glasses-with-optical-waveguide/ |title=Vuzix announces M4000 enterprise AR glasses with optical waveguide |publisher=VentureBeat |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


* '''Price:''' $2500
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display ===
 
Revolutionary Vuzix waveguide optics:
 
* '''Waveguide display''' (see-through)
* Ultra-thin transparent optics
* '''Full color'''
* Ultra-bright (usable in daylight)
* Natural viewing state
* '''No real-world occlusion'''
* Monocular (left or right eye)
* Unobtrusive overlay
 
=== Processing ===
 
* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1]]''' platform
* Designed for AR/XR applications
* High-performance compute
* Power efficient
 
=== Camera ===
 
* Autofocus camera
* Photo and video capture
* Barcode scanning
* Remote assistance support
 
=== Build and Comfort ===
 
Ultra-lightweight enterprise design:
 
* '''3.5 oz (~99g)''' weight
* All-day comfort
* Flexible mounting options:
** Hat compatible
** Helmet compatible
** Face shield compatible
** Safety glasses compatible
* Left or right eye use
* Ergonomic design
 
=== Battery ===
 
Multiple power options:
 
==== Longevity Series ====
* 750 mAh battery
* '''IP67 certified'''
* USB-C
* 3-level LED indicator
* Sanitizable (alcohol wipes)
 
==== Extended Series ====
* 3,350 mAh power bank
* USB-C
* Extended runtime
 
==== Hot Swappable ====
* '''Zero downtime'''
* 16+ hour surgical use documented
* 3rd-party USB battery compatible
 
=== Durability ===
 
* '''IP67 rated''' (Longevity Series)
* Dustproof
* Water resistant
* Conventional sterilization compatible
* Medical-grade sanitization
 
=== Input Methods ===
 
* Physical buttons
* '''Voice control''' (multilingual)
* Swipe pad
* Hands-free operation
 
== Enterprise Applications ==
 
=== Healthcare ===
* Surgical assistance
* '''16+ hour operations'''
* HIPAA compliant
* Telemedicine
* Hands-free documentation
 
=== Manufacturing ===
* Assembly guidance
* Quality inspection
* Training
* Work instructions overlay
 
=== Field Service ===
* Remote expert support
* Hands-free documentation
* Equipment maintenance
* Troubleshooting
 
=== Logistics ===
* Pick-by-vision
* Inventory management
* Warehouse operations
 
== Technical Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Waveguide (see-through)
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR1
|-
| Weight || 3.5 oz (99g)
|-
| IP Rating || IP67 (Longevity)
|-
| Battery || 750 mAh / 3,350 mAh
|-
| Hot Swap || Yes
|-
| HIPAA || Compliant
|-
| Voice Control || Multilingual
|-
| Price || ~$2,500
|}
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* First Vuzix waveguide enterprise glasses
* See-through display no occlusion
* 3.5 oz ultra-lightweight
* IP67 durability
* Hot-swappable batteries
* 16+ hour surgical use proven
* HIPAA compliant
* Flexible mounting options
* Multilingual voice control
* Snapdragon XR1 powerful
 
'''Criticism:'''
* ~$2,500 enterprise pricing
* Monocular display only
* Resolution not disclosed
* Limited consumer appeal
* Enterprise-only focus
* Requires integration/deployment<ref name="vuzix">{{cite web |url=https://www.vuzix.com/products/m4000-smart-glasses |title=Vuzix M4000 Smart Glasses |publisher=Vuzix |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
<ref name="channelxr">{{cite web |url=https://channelxr.com/products/vuzix-m4000-smart-glasses |title=Vuzix M4000 Smart Glasses |publisher=Channel XR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[Vuzix M400]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Vuzix Blade]]
* [[AR Glasses]]
* [[RealWear HMT-1]]
* [[ThinkReality A3]]
* [[Microsoft HoloLens 2]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:Enterprise AR]]
[[Category:Vuzix]]
[[Category:2021 in technology]]

Latest revision as of 16:22, 7 January 2026

Vuzix M4000
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type Smart Glasses
Subtype Enterprise AR
Platform Android
Developer Vuzix
Manufacturer Vuzix
Release Date 2021
Price ~$2,500 USD
Website https://www.vuzix.com/products/m4000-smart-glasses
Predecessor Vuzix M400
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1
Storage
Display
Display Waveguide (see-through)
Image
Optics
Ocularity Monocular (left or right eye)
Tracking
Audio
Audio Built-in speaker, voice control
Camera Yes (autofocus)
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
Device
Weight 3.5 oz (~99g)
Input Buttons, voice, swipe pad


The Vuzix M4000 is an enterprise augmented reality smart glasses developed by Vuzix, released in 2021. The first Vuzix enterprise smart glasses with optical waveguide technology, the M4000 features an ultra-bright, see-through display with total situational awareness, Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 processor, and at just 3.5 oz (99g) delivers all-day comfort for demanding enterprise applications. With IP67-rated construction, hot-swappable batteries enabling 16+ hour surgical use, HIPAA compliance, and flexible mounting options compatible with helmets, hats, and face shields, the M4000 is designed for healthcare, manufacturing, field service, and logistics environments.

History and Development

Vuzix announced the M4000 in 2021 as the successor to the M400, featuring a revolutionary shift to waveguide optics. The M4000 became the first Vuzix enterprise smart glasses to use transparent waveguide display technology, providing a see-through experience without real-world occlusion. The device quickly gained adoption in healthcare, manufacturing, and field service industries requiring hands-free AR capabilities.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Revolutionary Vuzix waveguide optics:

  • Waveguide display (see-through)
  • Ultra-thin transparent optics
  • Full color
  • Ultra-bright (usable in daylight)
  • Natural viewing state
  • No real-world occlusion
  • Monocular (left or right eye)
  • Unobtrusive overlay

Processing

Camera

  • Autofocus camera
  • Photo and video capture
  • Barcode scanning
  • Remote assistance support

Build and Comfort

Ultra-lightweight enterprise design:

  • 3.5 oz (~99g) weight
  • All-day comfort
  • Flexible mounting options:
    • Hat compatible
    • Helmet compatible
    • Face shield compatible
    • Safety glasses compatible
  • Left or right eye use
  • Ergonomic design

Battery

Multiple power options:

Longevity Series

  • 750 mAh battery
  • IP67 certified
  • USB-C
  • 3-level LED indicator
  • Sanitizable (alcohol wipes)

Extended Series

  • 3,350 mAh power bank
  • USB-C
  • Extended runtime

Hot Swappable

  • Zero downtime
  • 16+ hour surgical use documented
  • 3rd-party USB battery compatible

Durability

  • IP67 rated (Longevity Series)
  • Dustproof
  • Water resistant
  • Conventional sterilization compatible
  • Medical-grade sanitization

Input Methods

  • Physical buttons
  • Voice control (multilingual)
  • Swipe pad
  • Hands-free operation

Enterprise Applications

Healthcare

  • Surgical assistance
  • 16+ hour operations
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Telemedicine
  • Hands-free documentation

Manufacturing

  • Assembly guidance
  • Quality inspection
  • Training
  • Work instructions overlay

Field Service

  • Remote expert support
  • Hands-free documentation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Troubleshooting

Logistics

  • Pick-by-vision
  • Inventory management
  • Warehouse operations

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display Waveguide (see-through)
Processor Snapdragon XR1
Weight 3.5 oz (99g)
IP Rating IP67 (Longevity)
Battery 750 mAh / 3,350 mAh
Hot Swap Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Voice Control Multilingual
Price ~$2,500

Reception

Praise:

  • First Vuzix waveguide enterprise glasses
  • See-through display no occlusion
  • 3.5 oz ultra-lightweight
  • IP67 durability
  • Hot-swappable batteries
  • 16+ hour surgical use proven
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Flexible mounting options
  • Multilingual voice control
  • Snapdragon XR1 powerful

Criticism:

  • ~$2,500 enterprise pricing
  • Monocular display only
  • Resolution not disclosed
  • Limited consumer appeal
  • Enterprise-only focus
  • Requires integration/deployment[2]

[3]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Vuzix announces M4000 enterprise AR glasses with optical waveguide". VentureBeat. https://venturebeat.com/enterprise/vuzix-announces-m4000-enterprise-ar-glasses-with-optical-waveguide/.
  2. ↑ "Vuzix M4000 Smart Glasses". Vuzix. https://www.vuzix.com/products/m4000-smart-glasses.
  3. ↑ "Vuzix M4000 Smart Glasses". Channel XR. https://channelxr.com/products/vuzix-m4000-smart-glasses.
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