Vuzix Shield
The Vuzix Shield is an enterprise augmented reality smart glasses device developed by Vuzix, released April 2024. Safety-certified smart glasses featuring first industrial-grade binocular waveguide technology, micro-LED projectors with 1,000,000:1 contrast, 30° FOV (widest Vuzix), stereo 13MP cameras with 4K video, ANSI Z87.1 safety certification, prescription-ready lenses, 8-core processor, and stylish safety glasses form factor.
| Vuzix Shield | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | Smart Glasses |
| Subtype | Enterprise AR |
| Platform | Android |
| Developer | Vuzix |
| Manufacturer | Vuzix |
| Announcement Date | 2023 |
| Release Date | April 2024 |
| Price | Enterprise pricing |
| Website | https://www.vuzix.com/ |
| Predecessor | Vuzix M400 |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Monochrome waveguide (binocular) |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 30° diagonal |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Integrated stereo speakers + noise-cancelling mics |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Device | |
History and Development
Vuzix announced the Shield in 2023, releasing April 2024 as their most advanced enterprise smart glasses. The Shield represents Vuzix's first binocular waveguide design for industrial applications, combining see-through AR display with mandatory safety eyewear certification. Targeting industrial, medical, and field service professionals who require both AR functionality and eye protection.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Industrial waveguide:
- Binocular waveguide (first industrial)
- Micro-LED projectors
- 1 micron pixel size
- 1,000,000:1 contrast
- 92% RGB accuracy
- 30° diagonal FOV
- Widest Vuzix FOV
- Monochrome display
- Teleprompter-style text
Cameras
Stereo vision:
- Dual 13MP autofocus
- 4K/30fps video
- Stereo depth
- Privacy LED
- Barcode scanner
- Documentation capable
Processing
- 8-core CPU
- Android-based
- On-device compute
- Wireless phone connection
Controls
Multiple inputs:
- Capacitive touchpad
- Swipe gestures
- Glove-compatible
- Voice control
- Multi-language support
- SDK integration
Audio
- Integrated stereo speakers
- Acoustic chambers in frames
- Over-ear positioning
- Ambient awareness
- Noise-cancelling microphones
- Voice UI compatible
Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Phone pairing
- Wireless operation
Safety
Certifications
- ANSI Z87.1
- Impact protection
- Radiation protection
- Splash protection
- Dust protection
- Small particle protection
Prescription
- Prescription-ready
- Custom lens inserts
- No external glasses needed
Enterprise Applications
Use Cases
- Facility walkthroughs
- Insurance audits
- Safety inspections
- Maintenance
- Service calls
- Medical procedures
- Field service
- Remote assistance
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | Binocular waveguide (monochrome) |
| FOV | 30° diagonal |
| Contrast | 1,000,000:1 |
| Cameras | Dual 13MP stereo |
| Video | 4K/30fps |
| Processor | 8-core CPU |
| Controls | Touch + Voice |
| Safety | ANSI Z87.1 |
| Prescription | Ready |
Reception
Praise:
- First industrial binocular waveguide
- 1,000,000:1 contrast exceptional
- ANSI Z87.1 safety certified
- 30° FOV widest Vuzix
- Dual 13MP cameras
- 4K video recording
- Prescription-ready
- Stylish design
- Enterprise-grade
Criticism:
- Monochrome only
- 30° FOV still narrow
- Enterprise pricing
- Consumer unavailable
- Bluetooth phone required
- Limited AR capabilities
- Text/data focus
- Specialized use cases[2]