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RealWear

RealWear is an Enterprise Smart Glasses company founded in 2016 and based in Vancouver, United States. It has raised $121.2M in total funding, most recently a Series C in 2025.

Ships ruggedized voice-controlled smart glasses (Navigator 500) for field workers in oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities — hands-free remote-expert and inspection workflows.

The category leader in industrial wearable computing; deployed across Fortune 500 manufacturing and energy operations.

realwear.com Enterprise Smart Glasses

United Statesprivate

At a glance

Total raised

$121.2M

last round series c

Headcount

51-100

approximate · public range

Headquarters

Vancouver

United States

Founded

2016

10 years active

Status

Private

Enterprise Smart Glasses

Patents on file

Funding history

Total raised

$121.2M

Rounds tracked

6

Latest stage

Series C

Date	Stage	Amount	Valuation	Lead investors
Jul 28, 2025	Series C	$650K	—	VI Partners
Dec 26, 2022	Series C	—	—	Xijiao 1896 Science and Technology Innovation Fund

Products

RealWear Navigator 520
A ruggedized assisted reality head-mounted device featuring a 20% larger HyperDisplay with enhanced visibility and 2x resolution for frontline workers. The Navigator 520 delivers hands-free, voice-controlled access to remote expert collaboration, digital workflows, and IoT data visualization. Built for demanding industrial environments, it offers a 48MP modular camera, hot-swappable battery, and compatibility with most personal protective equipment, enabling workers in manufacturing, energy, automotive, and field services to improve safety and productivity while maintaining situational awareness.
RealWear Navigator 500
An industrial-grade hands-free head-mounted wearable computer designed for frontline workers requiring ruggedized durability and extended battery life. The Navigator 500 combines voice-controlled operation with advanced display technology, enabling workers to remotely collaborate with experts, follow digital workflows, and visualize critical data without using their hands. Purpose-built for oil & gas, utilities, manufacturing, and field service sectors, the device operates reliably in harsh environments while keeping workers' hands and attention focused on the task at hand.
RealWear Arc 3
A lightweight, sleek augmented reality headset engineered for expanded use cases including logistics, warehousing, and healthcare. Weighing 179 grams, the Arc 3 features a see-through display with double retina resolution and dual camera system for pro-quality imaging. Paired with Ari OS, RealWear's new voice-controlled operating system, the Arc 3 enables workers to place calls, send messages, capture photos, and adjust settings entirely by voice—often faster and with less effort than smartphones. Its lighter form factor extends RealWear's assisted reality solutions beyond heavy-duty industrial environments.
Ari OS
A voice-first operating system for augmented reality headsets that enables natural language processing and AI-assisted workflows. Ari OS empowers frontline workers to control applications and access information using conversational commands, bypassing traditional interface limitations. The system intelligently processes voice input to automate repetitive tasks, provide real-time guidance, and integrate with enterprise software ecosystems. Designed for accessibility and intuitive use across diverse industries, Ari OS represents a paradigm shift toward more human-centered AR interfaces for industrial and field workforce applications.