Question

Contact lenses for augmented reality in use by innovators before 2026?

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Total Forecasters197

Community Prediction

75%

(45% - 82%)

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50%

community: 75%

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Authors:

JohnMSmart

Opened:

May 13, 2016

Closed:

Nov 15, 2016

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 15, 2026

Spot Scoring Time:

May 13, 2016

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Authors:

JohnMSmart

Opened:

May 13, 2016

Closed:

Nov 15, 2016

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 15, 2026

Spot Scoring Time:

May 13, 2016

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Computing and Math

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26 Nov 2029

Will more than 50% of US adults own a personal augmented reality device by 2050?

60.9%

How good will the best available retinal prosthesis be in 2030?

1.28