Omdia: Global AI Glasses Shipments More Than Doubled in 1H26, Hitting a Record 4.2 Million

Omdia: Global AI Glasses Shipments More Than Doubled in 1H26, Hitting a Record 4.2 Million

According to the latest Omdia data, global AI glasses shipments reached 4.2 million units in 1H26, up 127% year-on-year (YoY). AI glasses remain an emerging category, with growth stabilizing as the market expands from a very low base. Meanwhile, the sector is facing a more complex environment, driven by intensifying competition across different frame designs and mounting scrutiny over user privacy.