| Cover | May 10, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35955 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VUZIX CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001463972 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-3392453 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 25 Hendrix Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite A |
| Entity Address, City or Town | West Henrietta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 14586 |
| City Area Code | 585 |
| Local Phone Number | 359-5900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 |
| Trading Symbol | VUZI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
