U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Expands Its Deployment of Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses
Vuzix announced that OSHA has expanded its deployment of Vuzix M400 smart glasses with a follow-on order for additional devices. The smart glasses, equipped with subscription-based Zoom licenses, will support OSHA's operational efficiency and safety during field inspections and service activities. This expansion comes after two years of trials, training, and system refinements. The M400 smart glasses enable real-time collaboration between inspectors, field personnel, superiors, and technical support staff across OSHA's nationwide network of field and federal offices.
Vuzix ha annunciato che l'OSHA ha ampliato il suo utilizzo degli occhiali smart Vuzix M400 con un ordine successivo per dispositivi aggiuntivi. Gli occhiali intelligenti, dotati di licenze Zoom in abbonamento, supporteranno l'efficienza operativa e la sicurezza dell'OSHA durante le ispezioni sul campo e le attività di servizio. Questa espansione arriva dopo due anni di prove, formazione e perfezionamenti del sistema. Gli occhiali M400 consentono la collaborazione in tempo reale tra ispettori, personale sul campo, superiori e personale di supporto tecnico all'interno della rete nazionale di uffici sul campo e federali dell'OSHA.
Vuzix anunció que OSHA ha ampliado su implementación de gafas inteligentes Vuzix M400 con un nuevo pedido de dispositivos adicionales. Las gafas inteligentes, equipadas con licencias de Zoom basadas en suscripción, apoyarán la eficiencia operativa y la seguridad de OSHA durante las inspecciones de campo y las actividades de servicio. Esta expansión llega después de dos años de pruebas, capacitación y perfeccionamientos del sistema. Las gafas M400 permiten la colaboración en tiempo real entre inspectores, personal de campo, superiores y personal de soporte técnico a través de la red nacional de oficinas de campo y federales de OSHA.
Vuzix는 OSHA가 Vuzix M400 스마트 글라스의 배치를 확장하고 추가 장치에 대한 후속 주문을 했다고 발표했습니다. 구독 기반의 Zoom 라이센스가 장착된 스마트 글라스는 현장 검사 및 서비스 활동 중 OSHA의 운영 효율성과 안전을 지원할 것입니다. 이 확장은 2년 간의 시험, 교육 및 시스템 개선 후 이루어졌습니다. M400 스마트 글라스는 검사관, 현장 직원, 상사 및 기술 지원 직원 간의 실시간 협업을 가능하게 하여 OSHA의 전국적인 현장 및 연방 사무소 네트워크를 통해 지원합니다.
Vuzix a annoncé que l'OSHA a élargi son déploiement des lunettes intelligentes Vuzix M400 avec une commande supplémentaire pour des dispositifs additionnels. Les lunettes intelligentes, équipées de licences Zoom sur abonnement, soutiendront l'efficacité opérationnelle et la sécurité de l'OSHA lors des inspections sur le terrain et des activités de service. Cette expansion fait suite à deux ans d'essais, de formations et d'améliorations du système. Les lunettes M400 permettent une collaboration en temps réel entre les inspecteurs, le personnel de terrain, les supérieurs et le personnel de soutien technique à travers le réseau national de bureaux de terrain et fédéraux de l'OSHA.
Vuzix gab bekannt, dass OSHA seinen Einsatz der Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses mit einer Folgebestellung für zusätzliche Geräte ausgeweitet hat. Die Smart Glasses, ausgestattet mit abonnementbasierten Zoom-Lizenzen, werden die Betriebseffizienz und Sicherheit von OSHA bei Feldinspektionen und Serviceaktivitäten unterstützen. Diese Erweiterung erfolgt nach zwei Jahren von Tests, Schulungen und Systemoptimierungen. Die M400 Smart Glasses ermöglichen eine Echtzeit-Zusammenarbeit zwischen Inspektoren, Feldpersonal, Vorgesetzten und technischem Support-Personal in dem landesweiten Netzwerk von OSHA-Feld- und Bundesbüros.
- Follow-on order from a major U.S. government agency (OSHA) after successful two-year trial
- Expansion of subscription-based Zoom licenses revenue stream
- Validation of product effectiveness in government operations
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The OSHA expansion of Vuzix M400 smart glasses deployment represents a significant validation of AR technology in federal operations. This follow-on order after two years of testing indicates strong product satisfaction and potential for broader adoption across government agencies. The integration of subscription-based Zoom licenses adds recurring revenue potential beyond hardware sales.
While the specific order size isn't disclosed, OSHA's extensive network of hundreds of field and federal offices suggests substantial room for growth. The successful implementation could serve as a reference case for other federal agencies, potentially leading to expanded government contracts. The focus on operational efficiency and safety compliance aligns perfectly with OSHA's mandate and could accelerate adoption in high-risk industries where remote expert guidance is valuable.
This expansion follows two years of rigorous trials, training, and system refinements, during which OSHA officials gained proficiency with the smart glasses' setup and software. Vuzix M400 smart glasses allow inspectors and field personnel to collaborate in real time with superiors and technical support personnel.
"With a nationwide presence encompassing hundreds of field and federal offices alongside affiliated agencies, OSHA is leveraging Vuzix' advanced technology to optimize communication and documentation processes across its operations," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "This initiative aims to reduce response times, improve operational efficiency, and elevate workplace safety standards. We look forward to the opportunity to increase our level of engagement with OSHA going forward."
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI driven Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company's products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 400 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in:
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