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{{Device Infobox
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|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise AR]]
|Release Date = 2022
|Platform = [[Vuzix OS]]
|Price =  
|Developer = [[Vuzix]]
|Display = 2 x Micro-LED binocular
|Manufacturer = [[Vuzix]]
|Resolution =  
|Announcement Date = January 2022 (CES 2022)
|Refresh Rate =  
|Release Date = April 2024
|Field of View =  
|Price = $2,499.99 USD
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|Website = https://www.vuzix.com/products/vuzix-shield-smart-glasses
|Vertical FoV =  
|OS = Android-based
|Diagonal FoV =  
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1]]
|IPD Range =  
|CPU = 8-core
|Display = Binocular Micro-LED waveguide
|Resolution = High definition
|Brightness = Very high (outdoor capable)
|Contrast = 1,000,000:1
|Color Accuracy = 92% RGB
|Field of View = 30° diagonal
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Ultra-slim waveguide
|Camera = 2× 13 MP stereo cameras (autofocus, 4K 30fps video)
|Audio = Integrated acoustic chambers, noise cancellation
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
|Battery = Built-in (in temples)
|Weight = Enterprise-grade
|Safety Certification = ANSI Z87.1
|Color = Black
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'''Vuzix Shield''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2022.
The '''Vuzix Shield''' is an enterprise-grade [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed by [[Vuzix]], announced at [[CES]] 2022 and released in April 2024. It is the world's first binocular Micro-LED-based smart glasses designed specifically for enterprise applications. The Shield features stereo 13 MP cameras, an 8-core processor, ANSI Z87.1 safety certification, and integrated noise-canceling audio, making it suitable for industrial, medical, and field service applications.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x Micro-LED binocular
 
Vuzix showcased the Shield at CES 2022 as a next-generation enterprise smart glasses solution. Building on Vuzix's experience with the [[Vuzix M400]] and [[Vuzix Blade]] series, the Shield was designed from the ground up for demanding professional environments where safety certification, durability, and advanced features are essential.<ref name="prnewswire">{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vuzix-showcases-its-new-shield--at-ces-2022-as-the-worlds-first-microled-based-binocular-smart-glasses-for-enterprise-301454750.html |title=Vuzix Showcases its New Shield at CES 2022 as the World's First MicroLED-based Binocular Smart Glasses for Enterprise |publisher=PR Newswire |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
The glasses officially released in April 2024 after an extended development period to ensure enterprise-grade quality and reliability.
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display Technology ===
 
The Vuzix Shield uses ultra-slim binocular waveguides powered by Micro-LED projectors:
 
* 1 micron Micro-LED pixels—one of the highest density pixel arrays available
* 92% RGB color accuracy
* 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
* 30° diagonal field of view (widest in Vuzix's smart glasses lineup)
* Crisp video with contextual information overlay<ref name="vuzix">{{cite web |url=https://www.vuzix.com/products/vuzix-shield-smart-glasses |title=Vuzix Shield | See-Through, Stylish Smart Glasses |publisher=Vuzix |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Processing ===
 
* Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 platform with enhanced AR capabilities
* 8-core CPU for complex application processing
* Fully wireless operation with self-contained computing
 
=== Camera System ===
 
The Shield features advanced stereo cameras:
 
* Dual 13 MP cameras with autofocus
* Up to 4K 30fps video recording
* Integrated privacy LED (indicates when recording)
* Advanced optical reader with barcode scanner
* See-what-I-see video streaming capability<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/vuzix-shield-review-secure-enterprise-quality-smart-glasses/ |title=Vuzix Shield Review: Secure Enterprise-Quality Smart Glasses |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Audio ===
 
* Integrated acoustic chambers
* Active noise cancellation
* Clear, immersive audio experience
* Suitable for noisy industrial environments
 
=== Safety Certification ===
 
The Vuzix Shield is designed as certified safety glasses:
 
* '''ANSI Z87.1''' certification for:
  * Hard impact protection
  * Radiation protection
  * Splash protection
  * Dust protection
  * Small particle protection
* Compatible with prescription lens inserts
 
=== Controls ===
 
* Capacitive touchpad on temple (side of glasses)
* Supports swipe gestures (left/right/up/down)
* One-finger and two-finger tap recognition
* Glove-compatible operation
* Voice command integration
 
== Enterprise Features ==
 
=== Remote Assistance ===
 
The Shield excels at remote assistance applications:
* See-what-I-see video streaming
* Facilities walkthroughs
* Insurance audits
* Workplace safety checks
* Maintenance inspections
* Field service calls
 
=== Built-in Software ===
 
* INCOGNITO technology for enhanced privacy/security
* Enterprise device management support
* Compatible with major enterprise platforms
 
=== Wireless Operation ===
 
* Self-contained batteries in each temple
* Fully wireless without external battery packs
* Mobile access to content and remote assistance
 
== Use Cases ==
 
The Vuzix Shield is designed for:
 
* '''Industrial:''' Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics
* '''Medical:''' Remote consultations, surgical assistance
* '''Field Service:''' Equipment maintenance, installations
* '''Insurance:''' Remote audits and assessments
* '''Safety:''' Workplace inspections and compliance
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* High-quality, comfortable, and durable build
* Phenomenal high-resolution waveguide display
* Comprehensive safety certifications (ANSI Z87.1)
* Stereo 13 MP cameras with 4K video
* Noise-canceling audio
* Truly wireless with self-contained batteries
* Wide 30° FOV for Vuzix lineup
* Glove-compatible touchpad
 
'''Criticism:'''
* Bulkier and heavier than consumer glasses
* High price ($2,499.99)
* Not designed for style/consumer use
* Enterprise-focused feature set<ref name="vrexpert">{{cite web |url=https://vrx.vr-expert.com/vuzix-shield-release-date-key-features-and-cost-everything-you-need-to-know/ |title=Vuzix Shield: Release Date, Key Features and Cost |publisher=VR Expert |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[Vuzix M4000]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Vuzix Blade 2]]
* [[AR Glasses]]
* [[Vuzix M400C]]
* [[RealWear Navigator 520]]
* [[Microsoft HoloLens 2]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Enterprise AR]]
[[Category:Vuzix]]
[[Category:2024 in technology]]

Revision as of 14:36, 7 January 2026

Vuzix Shield
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type AR Glasses
Subtype Enterprise AR
Platform Vuzix OS
Developer Vuzix
Manufacturer Vuzix
Announcement Date January 2022 (CES 2022)
Release Date April 2024
Price $2,499.99 USD
Website https://www.vuzix.com/products/vuzix-shield-smart-glasses
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1
CPU 8-core
Storage
Display
Display Binocular Micro-LED waveguide
Resolution High definition
Image
Field of View 30° diagonal
Optics
Optics Ultra-slim waveguide
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Audio
Audio Integrated acoustic chambers, noise cancellation
Camera 2× 13 MP stereo cameras (autofocus, 4K 30fps video)
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
Device
Weight Enterprise-grade
Color Black


The Vuzix Shield is an enterprise-grade augmented reality smart glasses developed by Vuzix, announced at CES 2022 and released in April 2024. It is the world's first binocular Micro-LED-based smart glasses designed specifically for enterprise applications. The Shield features stereo 13 MP cameras, an 8-core processor, ANSI Z87.1 safety certification, and integrated noise-canceling audio, making it suitable for industrial, medical, and field service applications.

History and Development

Vuzix showcased the Shield at CES 2022 as a next-generation enterprise smart glasses solution. Building on Vuzix's experience with the Vuzix M400 and Vuzix Blade series, the Shield was designed from the ground up for demanding professional environments where safety certification, durability, and advanced features are essential.[1]

The glasses officially released in April 2024 after an extended development period to ensure enterprise-grade quality and reliability.

Design and Hardware

Display Technology

The Vuzix Shield uses ultra-slim binocular waveguides powered by Micro-LED projectors:

  • 1 micron Micro-LED pixels—one of the highest density pixel arrays available
  • 92% RGB color accuracy
  • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
  • 30° diagonal field of view (widest in Vuzix's smart glasses lineup)
  • Crisp video with contextual information overlay[2]

Processing

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 platform with enhanced AR capabilities
  • 8-core CPU for complex application processing
  • Fully wireless operation with self-contained computing

Camera System

The Shield features advanced stereo cameras:

  • Dual 13 MP cameras with autofocus
  • Up to 4K 30fps video recording
  • Integrated privacy LED (indicates when recording)
  • Advanced optical reader with barcode scanner
  • See-what-I-see video streaming capability[3]

Audio

  • Integrated acoustic chambers
  • Active noise cancellation
  • Clear, immersive audio experience
  • Suitable for noisy industrial environments

Safety Certification

The Vuzix Shield is designed as certified safety glasses:

  • ANSI Z87.1 certification for:
 * Hard impact protection
 * Radiation protection
 * Splash protection
 * Dust protection
 * Small particle protection
  • Compatible with prescription lens inserts

Controls

  • Capacitive touchpad on temple (side of glasses)
  • Supports swipe gestures (left/right/up/down)
  • One-finger and two-finger tap recognition
  • Glove-compatible operation
  • Voice command integration

Enterprise Features

Remote Assistance

The Shield excels at remote assistance applications:

  • See-what-I-see video streaming
  • Facilities walkthroughs
  • Insurance audits
  • Workplace safety checks
  • Maintenance inspections
  • Field service calls

Built-in Software

  • INCOGNITO technology for enhanced privacy/security
  • Enterprise device management support
  • Compatible with major enterprise platforms

Wireless Operation

  • Self-contained batteries in each temple
  • Fully wireless without external battery packs
  • Mobile access to content and remote assistance

Use Cases

The Vuzix Shield is designed for:

  • Industrial: Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics
  • Medical: Remote consultations, surgical assistance
  • Field Service: Equipment maintenance, installations
  • Insurance: Remote audits and assessments
  • Safety: Workplace inspections and compliance

Reception

Praise:

  • High-quality, comfortable, and durable build
  • Phenomenal high-resolution waveguide display
  • Comprehensive safety certifications (ANSI Z87.1)
  • Stereo 13 MP cameras with 4K video
  • Noise-canceling audio
  • Truly wireless with self-contained batteries
  • Wide 30° FOV for Vuzix lineup
  • Glove-compatible touchpad

Criticism:

  • Bulkier and heavier than consumer glasses
  • High price ($2,499.99)
  • Not designed for style/consumer use
  • Enterprise-focused feature set[4]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Vuzix Showcases its New Shield at CES 2022 as the World's First MicroLED-based Binocular Smart Glasses for Enterprise". PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vuzix-showcases-its-new-shield--at-ces-2022-as-the-worlds-first-microled-based-binocular-smart-glasses-for-enterprise-301454750.html.
  2. ↑ "Vuzix Shield". Vuzix. https://www.vuzix.com/products/vuzix-shield-smart-glasses.
  3. ↑ "Vuzix Shield Review: Secure Enterprise-Quality Smart Glasses". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/vuzix-shield-review-secure-enterprise-quality-smart-glasses/.
  4. ↑ "Vuzix Shield: Release Date, Key Features and Cost". VR Expert. https://vrx.vr-expert.com/vuzix-shield-release-date-key-features-and-cost-everything-you-need-to-know/.
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