Huawei sees a bright future for AR in 5G era

The global augmented reality market is expected to be worth $300 billion by 2025, as 5G is injecting new vitality into the cutting-edge technology and promoting its use in sectors like education, social networking and gaming, according to a white paper published by Huawei Technologies Co.

The tech giant's AR Insight and Application Practice White Paper has called for a joint push across the entire industry to widen the application of AR in more sectors and build a vibrant ecosystem of 5G plus AR.

Bob Cai, chief marketing officer of Huawei's carrier business group, said AR can truly enable the convergence of the physical and digital worlds, and it will see massive adoption in five prioritized industries: education, social networking, shopping, travel and navigation, as well as gaming.