AR VR there yet? The experts weigh in on the growth of augmented and virtual reality

SAN DIEGO — The big question among tech investors and entrepreneurs today has to do with how quickly a new computing paradigm will arrive. Augmented reality and virtual reality are expected to be huge markets, but when will they become huge markets? The first major VR headsets from HTC and Oculus VR are expected to launch early next year. But will that immediately lead to revenues and opportunities for app makers and startups?

AR and VR are expected to become a $150 billion industry by 2020, according to Digi-Capital. There are more than 200 companies chasing the VR market and raising money to be ready for that market. I moderated a session last week on the prospects for AR and VR at the Intel Capital Global Summit in San Diego, California. We focused on the outlook for investment, the acceleration of the technology, and our predictions about the future.