This week, Vuzix Corporation noted a major uptick in its hardware sales and adoption. This follows a period in 2024 when 2023’s third-quarter figures dropped due to lower sales of the M400 product in key areas like Asia.
However, Xander is significantly reordering Vuzix Shield AR smart glasses that are helping to continue an upward tick for the veteran’s enterprise XR hardware vendor, which appeared to kick into action following the Q2 drop.
The Vuzix Shield provides a hardware framework to enable Xander to drive support and increase customer interest in its XanderGlasses solution, a patient care solution that allows users with auditory disorders to leverage real-time informatory AR captions to support everyday tasks.
The XanderGlasses solution leverages Vuzix brand AR smart glasses technology to enable the focused solution, with Alex Westner, Co-Founder and CEO of Xander, noting:
With 48 million people in the U.S. experiencing hearing loss, a number that continues to rise, XanderGlasses empower individuals to ‘see’ what others are saying. Our team has worked closely with individuals at all stages of hearing loss to develop a simple and reliable solution that meets real-world needs.
Xanderglasses transforms the Vuzix Shield hardware into a device ready for this specific healthcare need. Xander gained recognition for its product as the CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree in the category of Accessibility & Aging Tech.
“As hearing loss affects a growing segment of the global population, including veterans, those exposed to prolonged noise, and ageing individuals, innovative solutions like XanderGlasses can make a significant impact,” remarked Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix.
Vuzix Surges in the AR Market
The news comes during a much-needed period of growth for Vuzix. Travers noted that “by combining Vuzix Shield smart glasses with Xander’s powerful embedded voice captioning software, we are addressing a significant need,” creating further demand for its hardware portfolio, “we look forward to supporting Xander as they scale their solution this year and beyond.”
Last year’s Q2 financial report included total revenues decreasing by a staggering 77 percent to approximately $1.1 million. In comparison, the previous year’s revenue was about $4.7 million. Additionally, Vuzix reported an annual gross loss of $0.3 million for Q2 2023.
Since this staggering return, Vuzix has experienced a strong upturn, showing the drop was a mere blip. Moreover, interest in AR smart glasses continues to rise.
Vuzix has significantly expanded its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which broadens the deployment of its M400 workplace AR smart glasses within the governmental organization.
Additionally, Vuzix introduced AugmentOS, a specialized operating system designed for immersive human-computer interfaces in workplace settings. This operating system is now available for Vuzix’s product line, enabling both end-users and developers to utilize products such as the Z100 smart glasses, which incorporate AI functionality.
In 2025, Vuzix is experiencing notable success, and with the AR smart glasses market booming, the company is gaining impressive momentum.
