Recently, China Telecom and Yipay** officially released its first 5G AR glasses. The price of these glasses is 1999 yuan, which greatly lowers the threshold for consumers to experience 5G AR glasses, and is expected to promote the experience of the whole people with high cost performance.
As a leading communications service provider in China, China Telecom has been actively deploying next-generation information technologies such as 5G and AI. The official release of 5G AR glasses is another important step taken by China Telecom in the AR field. China Telecom said that it will take this release as an opportunity to deepen cooperation with the industrial chain and jointly promote the development of the AR industry.
It is understood that this 5G AR glasses use advanced 5G communication technology, which can achieve low-latency and high-definition picture transmission, bringing users an immersive visual experience. At the same time, the glasses are also equipped with AI intelligent voice assistants, which allow users to complete various operations through voice commands to achieve true intelligent interaction.
It is worth mentioning that the price of China Telecom's 5G AR glasses is 1999 yuan, which is very cost-effective compared to high-end VR equipment. It is believed that this will attract more consumers to try AR glasses, thereby promoting the rapid development of the AR industry.
In addition, with the continuous development of AI technology, localized operation of AI models has become an important innovation direction for downstream terminals. The 5G AR glasses released by China Telecom this time also fully reflect this trend. By running AI models on terminal devices, data localization can be better realized, user privacy can be protected, and new impetus is provided for the consumer terminal industry to get out of the trough.
According to IDC**, by 2026, nearly 50% of the processors of terminal devices in the Chinese market will have AI engine technology. This trend will bring broad prospects for the development of AI servers and edge AI chips. As a leading enterprise in the domestic communications industry, China Telecom is actively seizing this opportunity to promote the development of the AR industry by deepening cooperation with the industry chain.
At the press conference, China Telecom said that the release of 5G AR glasses is not only a demonstration of the company's scientific and technological innovation, but also an in-depth exploration of future technology trends. With the development of next-generation information technologies such as 5G and AI, China Telecom will continue to leverage its own advantages to provide users with better and more convenient communication services.
At the same time, China Telecom also emphasized the importance of cooperation with upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain. In the future, the company will actively cooperate with enterprises in various fields to jointly explore the development direction and business model of the AR industry. Through complementary advantages and resource sharing, we will promote the prosperity and development of the entire AR industry chain.
In addition, China Telecom will also use its advantages in 5G network construction, cloud computing, big data and other aspects to provide strong technical support and guarantee for the development of the AR industry. By continuously improving the technical level and optimizing the user experience, we will promote the maturity of the AR industry and enter the global stage.
Looking back at the development of the AR industry in the past few years, we can see that global VR headset shipments have shown a rapid growth trend. According to the data of VR Gyro, from 2016 to 2022, global VR headset shipments increased from 1.8 million units to 10.14 million units, with a CAGR of 334%。This trend bodes well for the future of the AR industry.
At the same time, with the continuous upgrading and improvement of VR products and the acceleration of consumer education, VR products have been more and more widely recognized in the consumer market. The products launched by global leading brands such as Meta and PICO have been warmly welcomed and highly praised by users. The successful experience of these enterprises has provided valuable reference for China Telecom and other latecomers.
In this context, the release of China Telecom's 5G AR glasses has undoubtedly injected new vitality and impetus into the AR industry. By lowering the threshold for consumers to experience AR glasses and cost-effective product design, these glasses are expected to drive more people to try and enjoy the unique experience brought by AR technology. At the same time, China Telecom's strong resources and channel capabilities also provide a strong guarantee for the development of the AR industry chain.
Overall, the official release of China Telecom's 5G AR glasses is an important milestone in the development of the AR industry. It not only lowers the threshold for consumers to experience AR, but also promotes the development of the industry chain through cooperation with China Telecom and other enterprises. We have reason to believe that with the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous growth of market demand, the AR industry will usher in a more prosperous development period in the next few years.