1.1 The Strategic Imperative 8™Factors Creating Pressure on Growth in the Optical Waveguides for AR and VR Industry

1.2 The Strategic Imperative 8™

1.3 Optical Waveguides for the AR and VR Industry and the Strategic Imperative 8™

1.4 About the Growth Pipeline Engine™

1.5 Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™

2.1 Scope of the Technology and Innovation Research

2.2 Research Methodology

2.3 Research Process and Methodology

2.4 Major Findings

3.1 Significance of AR/VR in Today’s World of Electronics

3.2 Smart Glasses, Head-mounted Displays, and Smart Helmets are Popular AR/VR Devices.

3.3 Overview of Optical Waveguides

3.4 Analysis of the Optical Waveguides used in AR and VR Devices

3.5 Patent Assessment of Optical Waveguide Technology

3.6 Active Participation from Leading Electronics Companies and Start-ups Accelerates R&D

3.7 R&D Trends are Driven by Both Technology Advancements and Application Prospects for AR/VR Technologies

3.8 AR/VR Products Developed by Apple and Microsoft

3.9 AR/VR Products Developed by Meta and Google

3.10 AR/VR Products Developed by Samsung, Sony, and HTC

4.1 Regional Analysis Indicates a Focus on Building AR/VR Capabilities and Strengthening the Supply Chain Ecosystem

4.2 Growth Drivers

4.3 Growth Restraints

4.4 Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on XR Usage in End Markets

4.5 Supply Chain Model of the Global AR/VR Industry

4.6 Emerging Business Models that Support the AR/VR Supply Chain

4.7 Venture Capital Investments and Strategic Alliances are Enabling the Growth of the AR/VR Industry

4.8 Major Initiatives by Leading Electronic OEMs in the AR/VR Industry

4.9 SWOT Analysis of Optical Waveguide-based AR/VR Devices

5.1 End Markets Driving the Demand for Optical Waveguide-based AR/VR Devices

5.2 AR/VR Displays will have a High Impact on the Automotive, Healthcare, and Education Sectors

5.3 AR/VR Displays will have a High Impact on the Aerospace and Defense, Retail, and Industrial and Enterprise Sectors

5.4 Implementation Scenarios in the Automotive Sector

5.5 Implementation Scenarios in the Healthcare and the Aerospace and Defense Sectors

5.6 Implementation Scenarios in the Education, Retail, and the Industrial and Enterprise Sectors

6.1 DigiLens Inc., the United States

6.2 Vuzix Corp., the United States

6.3 WaveOptics Ltd, the United Kingdom (Acquired by Snap Inc)

6.4 Lumus Ltd, Israel

6.5 Dispelix OY, Finland

7.1 Growth Opportunity 1: Advancements in AR/VR for Enhanced Navigation and Safety in Automobiles

7.1 Growth Opportunity 1: Advancements in AR/VR for Enhanced Navigation and Safety in Automobiles (continued)

7.2 Growth Opportunity 2: Innovation in Optical Materials for the Development of Waveguides for AR and VR Applications

7.2 Growth Opportunity 2: Innovation in Optical Materials for the Development of Waveguides for AR and VR Applications (continued)

7.3 Growth Opportunity 3: Consolidation of the Supply Chain Ecosystem for AR/VR Growth

7.3 Growth Opportunity 3: Consolidation of the Supply Chain Ecosystem for AR/VR Growth (continued)

8.1 Key Contacts

9.1 Your Next Steps

9.2 Why Frost, Why Now?

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