Proof Point
User experience and cost biggest barriers to adopting VR technology, according to industry respondents surveyed by Perkins Coie and Upload
Biggest Obstacle to Mass Adoption of VR Technology
2016 (percentage of respondents)
| Note: | Data based on Perkins Coie and Upload’s 2016 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey covering 653 startup founders, established technology company executives, and investors in virtual and augmented reality |
Proof Point Findings
- Virtual Reality Technology – Computer technologies enabling computer-generated simulations of reality
- Imperfect User Experience – Close to 40% of respondents surveyed by Perkins Coie and Upload selected user experience as biggest obstacle to mass adoption of virtual reality, as current versions of hardware still experience technical glitches and consumers remain reluctant to wear bulky technology
- Acquisition Cost – Expensive hardware, including need for high-end PCs, also seen as barrier to virtual reality adoption by 32% of respondents
- Key Drivers – Driven initially by new hardware devices introduced to consumers, shifting toward software as capabilities advance, penetration increases, costs decline, and new applications are developed
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Date Last Updated |
August 26, 2017
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