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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image = [[File:Lynx_R1.jpg|300px]]
|image = [[File:Lynx r11.jpg|350px]]
|VR/AR = Mixed Reality (Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality)
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]]
|Type = Head-mounted display
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = Standalone MR
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform = [[Android]] 10 (modified), [[Unity3D]], [[OpenXR]]
|Platform = Android 10 (modified), [[Unity3D]], [[OpenXR]]
|Creator = [[Stan Larroque]]
|Creator = [[Stan Larroque]]
|Developer = [[Lynx Mixed Reality]]
|Developer = [[Lynx Mixed Reality]]
|Manufacturer = Lynx Mixed Reality (contract manufacturer: [[Compal]])
|Manufacturer = [[Compal]]
|Announcement Date = February 3, 2020<ref name="roadtovr-optics">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-r-1-optics-detailed-pre-order-available/|title=LYNX Founder Details Headset's Unique Optics, Pre-orders Available Now|date=February 6, 2020|website=Road to VR}}</ref>
|Announcement Date = February 3, 2020
|Release Date = November 18, 2022 (Initial shipments), 2023 (General availability)<ref name="vrexpert-launch">{{cite web|url=https://vrx.vr-expert.com/the-lynx-r1-vr-and-mr-headset-has-launched/|title=The Lynx R1 VR and MR headset has launched|date=May 26, 2023|website=VR Expert Blog}}</ref>
|Release Date = November 18, 2022 (Initial shipments), 2023 (General availability)
|Price = $849 (Standard Edition), $1299 (Enterprise Edition)<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web|url=https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/the-lynx-r1-headset-a-long-road-to-enterprise-xr/|title=The Lynx R1 Headset: A Long Road to Enterprise XR|date=January 6, 2025|website=XR Today}}</ref>
|Price = $849 (Standard Edition), $1299 (Enterprise Edition)
|Website = https://www.lynx-r.com/
|Website = https://www.lynx-r.com/
|Versions = Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Limited Edition (Kickstarter Transparent)
|Versions = Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Limited Edition (Kickstarter Transparent)
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|Predecessor = None
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = None
|Successor = None
|Operating System = [[Android]] 10 (modified Lynx OS)<ref name="vrexpert-buy">{{cite web|url=https://vr-expert.com/buy-lynx-r1-pro/|title=Buy the Lynx R1 Pro|date=February 19, 2025|website=VR Expert}}</ref>
|Operating System = Android 10 (modified Lynx OS)
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm]] [[Snapdragon]] XR2 Gen 1 (7nm)<ref name="vrcompare">{{cite web|url=https://vr-compare.com/headset/lynxr1|title=Lynx R1: Full Specification|website=VRcompare}}</ref>
|Chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 (7nm)
|CPU = Kryo 585 octa-core (within XR2)
|CPU = Kryo 585 octa-core (within XR2)
|GPU = Adreno 650
|GPU = Adreno 650
|HPU = None
|HPU = None
|Storage = 128 GB UFS 3.1<ref name="develop3d">{{cite web|url=https://develop3d.com/vr-ar-mr/lynx-r1-standalone-mr-hmd/|title=Lynx R1 launches as a standalone MR HMD|date=August 6, 2020|website=DEVELOP3D}}</ref>
|Storage = 128 GB UFS 3.1
|Memory = 6 GB LPDDR5 (8 GB in some Enterprise models)<ref name="develop3d"/><ref name="memory-variance">{{cite web|url=https://mattsdigital.co.uk/products/lynx-r1-pro-enterprise-edition|title=Lynx R1 Pro - Enterprise edition|website=Matts Digital}}</ref>
|Memory = 6 GB LPDDR5 (8 GB in some Enterprise models)
|SD Card Slot = Yes (MicroSD, up to 1TB)<ref name="knowledge-getting-started">{{cite web|url=https://knowledge.vr-expert.com/kb/getting-started-with-the-lynx-r1/|title=Getting Started With The Lynx R1|date=March 14, 2024|website=VR Expert Knowledge Base}}</ref>
|SD Card Slot = Yes (MicroSD, up to 1TB)
|Display = Dual LCD (binocular)<ref name="knowledge-specs">{{cite web|url=https://knowledge.vr-expert.com/kb/what-are-the-headset-specifications-of-the-lynx-r1/|title=What Are The Headset Specifications Of The Lynx R1?|date=March 14, 2024|website=VR Expert Knowledge Base}}</ref>
|Display = Dual LCD (binocular)
|Subpixel Layout = RGB stripe
|Subpixel Layout = RGB stripe
|Peak Brightness =  
|Peak Brightness =  
|Resolution = 1600×1600 per eye<ref name="vrcompare"/>
|Resolution = 1600×1600 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz<ref name="vrcompare"/>
|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
|Pixel Density = ~18 PPD (pixels per degree)
|Pixel Density = ~18 PPD (pixels per degree)
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Precision =  
|Precision =  
|Field of View = 90°×90° (circular)<ref name="vrcompare"/>
|Field of View = 90°×90° (circular)
|Horizontal FoV = 90°
|Horizontal FoV = 90°
|Vertical FoV = 90°
|Vertical FoV = 90°
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|Peak Pixel Density =  
|Peak Pixel Density =  
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = 4-fold catadioptric freeform prism<ref name="roadtovr-optics"/>
|Optics = 4-fold catadioptric freeform prism
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = 56-72 mm (manually adjustable)<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>
|IPD Range = 56-72 mm (manually adjustable)
|Adjustable Diopter = No
|Adjustable Diopter = No
|Passthrough = Yes (Full-color stereo RGB passthrough)<ref name="roadtovr-hands-on">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-r-1-mixed-reality-headset-hands-on/|title=Hands-on with the Lynx R-1 Mixed Reality Headset|date=November 4, 2021|website=Road to VR}}</ref>
|Passthrough = Yes (Full-color stereo RGB passthrough)
|Tracking = 6DOF inside-out tracking
|Tracking = 6DOF inside-out tracking
|Tracking Frequency =  
|Tracking Frequency =  
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|Eye Tracking = No (removed for consumer version, originally planned)
|Eye Tracking = No (removed for consumer version, originally planned)
|Face Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = Yes (Ultraleap optical)<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>
|Hand Tracking = Yes (Ultraleap optical)
|Body Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes (6DOF)
|Rotational Tracking = Yes (6DOF)
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|Play Space =  
|Play Space =  
|Latency =  
|Latency =  
|Audio = Built-in stereo speakers<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>
|Audio = Built-in stereo speakers
|Microphone = Yes (2 integrated microphones)<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>
|Microphone = Yes (2 integrated microphones)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes (TRRS)<ref name="knowledge-getting-started"/>
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes (TRRS)
|Camera = 6 cameras total: 2 B&W (6DOF tracking), 2 IR (hand tracking), 2 RGB (passthrough)<ref name="roadtovr-hands-on"/>
|Camera = 6 cameras total: 2 B&W (6DOF tracking), 2 IR (hand tracking), 2 RGB (passthrough)
|Connectivity = [[Wi-Fi 6]] (802.11ax), [[Wi-Fi 5]], [[USB-C]] (3.1 Gen1, DisplayPort Alt-Mode)<ref name="vrexpert-buy"/>
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5, USB-C (3.1 Gen1, DisplayPort Alt-Mode)
|Ports = USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, MicroSD slot
|Ports = USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, MicroSD slot
|Wired Video = Yes (via USB-C tethering to PC)
|Wired Video = Yes (via USB-C tethering to PC)
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|Power = USB-C charging
|Power = USB-C charging
|Battery Capacity =  
|Battery Capacity =  
|Battery Life = 2-3 hours active use<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>
|Battery Life = 2-3 hours active use
|Charge Time = ~2.5 hours
|Charge Time = ~2.5 hours
|Dimensions = Compact form factor
|Dimensions = Compact form factor
|Weight = 500g (headset alone), 700g with strap and foam<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>
|Weight = 500g (headset alone), 700g with strap and foam
|Material = Polycarbonate-ABS housing
|Material = Polycarbonate-ABS housing
|Headstrap = Halo-style fabric headstrap with flip-up visor
|Headstrap = Halo-style fabric headstrap with flip-up visor
|Haptics = No (headset), Yes (optional controllers)
|Haptics = No (headset), Yes (optional controllers)
|Color = Black (Standard), Transparent front (Limited Edition)
|Color = Black (Standard), Transparent front (Limited Edition)
|Sensors = [[Accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope]], [[Magnetometer]], 6 cameras<ref name="xrtoday"/>
|Sensors = [[Accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope]], [[Magnetometer]], 6 cameras
|Input = [[Hand tracking]] (primary), optional 6DOF controllers based on [[Finch Technologies]] Shift
|Input = [[Hand tracking]], optional 6DOF controllers based on Finch Technologies Shift
|Compliance = CE, FCC, GDPR compliant
|Compliance = CE, FCC, GDPR compliant
|Size = Compact form factor
|Size = Compact form factor
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}}
}}


The '''Lynx R1''' is a [[standalone headset|standalone]] [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by French startup [[Lynx Mixed Reality]]. Announced on February 3, 2020, and released between November 2022 and 2023, it was the first standalone headset designed from the ground up to support both [[virtual reality]] (VR) and [[augmented reality]] (AR) experiences through video [[passthrough]].<ref name="lynx-website">{{cite web|url=https://www.lynx-r.com/|title=Lynx-R1 : Mixed Reality Standalone Headset|website=Lynx Mixed Reality}}</ref> The device features a unique optical system using 4-fold catadioptric freeform prisms, allowing for a more compact design compared to traditional [[Fresnel lens]]-based headsets.<ref name="roadtovr-optics"/>
The '''Lynx R1''' is a [[standalone]] [[virtual reality]] and [[mixed reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by French startup [[Lynx Mixed Reality]]. Announced on February 3, 2020, and released between November 2022 and 2023, it was the first standalone headset designed from the ground up to support both [[virtual reality]] (VR) and [[augmented reality]] (AR) experiences through video [[passthrough]].<ref name="lynx-website"></ref> The device features a unique optical system using 4-fold catadioptric freeform prisms, allowing for a more compact design compared to traditional [[Fresnel lens]]-based headsets.<ref name="roadtovr-optics"/>


==History==
==History==
===Development===
===Development===
[[Lynx Mixed Reality]] was founded in 2019 by [[Stan Larroque]], who discovered the field of VR/AR in late 2016 while using an [[Oculus Rift|Oculus DK2]] at his school.<ref name="stan-blog">{{cite web|url=https://stan.sh/lynx/|title=Lynx – Stan Larroque's Blog|website=Stan.sh}}</ref> The company started with a team of 15 people with various backgrounds ranging from designers to electronics engineers.<ref name="lynx-about">{{cite web|url=https://www.lynx-r.com/pages/about-us|title=About us|website=Lynx Mixed Reality}}</ref>
[[Lynx Mixed Reality]] was founded in 2019 by [[Stan Larroque]], who discovered the field of VR/AR in late 2016 while using an [[Oculus Rift|Oculus DK2]] at his school.<ref name="stan-blog"></ref> The company started with a team of 15 people with various backgrounds ranging from designers to electronics engineers.<ref name="lynx-about"></ref>


The Lynx R1 was first publicly revealed at the [[SPIE Photonics West]] conference in San Francisco on February 3, 2020, where Larroque presented the headset's unique optical approach during an online presentation.<ref name="roadtovr-optics"/> Initially positioned primarily for enterprise applications with a planned price of $1,500, the device was set to ship in summer 2020 with pre-orders available for a $150 down payment.<ref name="roadtovr-optics"/>
The Lynx R1 was first publicly revealed at the [[SPIE Photonics West]] conference in San Francisco on February 3, 2020, where Larroque presented the headset's unique optical approach during an online presentation.<ref name="roadtovr-optics"/> Initially positioned primarily for enterprise applications with a planned price of $1,500, the device was set to ship in summer 2020 with pre-orders available for a $150 down payment.<ref name="roadtovr-optics"/>


===Kickstarter Campaign===
===Kickstarter Campaign===
In October 2021, Lynx launched a [[Kickstarter]] campaign for the R1 headset, pivoting toward a wider consumer audience and removing the originally planned [[eye tracking]] feature to reduce costs. The campaign was highly successful, reaching its funding goal in under 15 hours and ultimately raising €725,281 (approximately $835,000) from 1,216 backers.<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-kickstarter-release-mixed-reality/|title=Lynx R-1 MR Headset Kickstarter Comes to an End with over $800,000|date=November 10, 2021|website=Road to VR}}</ref> The Kickstarter offered different tiers, with the consumer version starting at €530 ($500 without European VAT) and the Professional Edition at €950 ($900 without VAT).<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter"/> Backers could opt for a Limited Edition version featuring a transparent front faceplate.<ref name="kickstarter-campaign">{{cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lynxmr/lynx-the-mixed-reality-headset-ar-vr|title=Lynx – The Mixed Reality Headset (AR + VR)|date=October 5, 2021|website=Kickstarter}}</ref>
In October 2021, Lynx launched a [[Kickstarter]] campaign for the R1 headset, pivoting toward a wider consumer audience and removing the originally planned [[eye tracking]] feature to reduce costs. The campaign was highly successful, reaching its funding goal in under 15 hours and ultimately raising €725,281 (approximately $835,000) from 1,216 backers.<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter"></ref> The Kickstarter offered different tiers, with the consumer version starting at €530 ($500 without European VAT) and the Professional Edition at €950 ($900 without VAT).<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter"/> Backers could opt for a Limited Edition version featuring a transparent front faceplate.<ref name="kickstarter-campaign"></ref>


===Production and Delays===
===Production and Delays===
Following multiple pandemic-related supply chain delays, production began at contract manufacturer [[Compal]] in mid-2023.<ref name="uploadvr-production">{{cite web|url=https://www.uploadvr.com/lynx-r1-production-delays/|title=Lynx-R1 AR/VR Headset Enters Production, But Is It Too Late?|date=August 2, 2023|website=UploadVR}}</ref> The first certified retail units shipped to Kickstarter backers on November 18, 2022, with general availability following in 2023.<ref name="vrexpert-launch"/>
Following multiple pandemic-related supply chain delays, production began at contract manufacturer [[Compal]] in mid-2023.<ref name="uploadvr-production"></ref> The first certified retail units shipped to Kickstarter backers on November 18, 2022, with general availability following in 2023.<ref name="vrexpert-launch"/>


===Funding and Investment===
===Funding and Investment===
In May 2022, Lynx announced it had secured $4 million in Series A funding led by [[Somnium Space]], a social VR platform company. This funding round aimed to help establish Lynx as the "European Champion of Mixed Reality."<ref name="roadtovr-series-a">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-r1-4m-series-a-funding-somnium-space/|title=Lynx Secures $4M in Series A Funding, Aims to Become "European Champion of Mixed Reality"|date=May 25, 2022|website=Road to VR}}</ref>
In May 2022, Lynx announced it had secured $4 million in Series A funding led by [[Somnium Space]], a social VR platform company. This funding round aimed to help establish Lynx as the "European Champion of Mixed Reality."<ref name="roadtovr-series-a"></ref>


==Technical Specifications==
==Technical Specifications==
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* 2 RGB cameras for color passthrough AR
* 2 RGB cameras for color passthrough AR


The primary input method is [[hand tracking]] powered by [[Ultraleap]] technology, allowing users to interact with virtual content without controllers.<ref name="ultraleap-qa">{{cite web|url=https://www.ultraleap.com/company/news/case-study/lynx-stan-larroque/|title=Lynx R1 Mixed Reality headset: Q&A with Stan Larroque|website=Ultraleap}}</ref> Optional 6DOF controllers based on [[Finch Technologies]]' Shift controller hardware are available as an add-on accessory.<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter"/>
The primary input method is [[hand tracking]] powered by [[Ultraleap]] technology, allowing users to interact with virtual content without controllers.<ref name="ultraleap-qa"></ref> Optional 6DOF controllers based on [[Finch Technologies]]' Shift controller hardware are available as an add-on accessory.<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter"/>


===Audio and Connectivity===
===Audio and Connectivity===
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==Design and Ergonomics==
==Design and Ergonomics==
===Form Factor===
===Form Factor===
The Lynx R1 has a distinctive design that differs from most VR headsets. It features a frontal plate design with a flip-up visor mechanism that leaves the user's peripheral vision of the real world intact, which is beneficial for AR applications but less ideal for immersive VR experiences.<ref name="skarredghost">{{cite web|url=https://skarredghost.com/2021/11/13/hands-on-lynx-r1/|title=AWE 2021: Hands-on Lynx-R1 mixed reality headset|date=November 13, 2021|website=The Ghost Howls}}</ref>  
The Lynx R1 has a distinctive design that differs from most VR headsets. It features a frontal plate design with a flip-up visor mechanism that leaves the user's peripheral vision of the real world intact, which is beneficial for AR applications but less ideal for immersive VR experiences.<ref name="skarredghost"></ref>  


The headset utilizes a halo-style headstrap design with the battery positioned at the rear to counterbalance the front optical assembly, resulting in better weight distribution.<ref name="roadtovr-hands-on"/> The entire device weighs 500 grams without accessories and 700 grams with the foam padding and head strap included.<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>
The headset utilizes a halo-style headstrap design with the battery positioned at the rear to counterbalance the front optical assembly, resulting in better weight distribution.<ref name="roadtovr-hands-on"/> The entire device weighs 500 grams without accessories and 700 grams with the foam padding and head strap included.<ref name="knowledge-specs"/>


The housing is constructed from polycarbonate-ABS materials, with magnetically attached pads for the forehead and back of the strap for easy cleaning and replacement.<ref name="matts-digital">{{cite web|url=https://mattsdigital.co.uk/products/lynx-r1-pro-enterprise-edition|title=Lynx R1 Pro Enterprise Edition|website=Matts Digital}}</ref>
The housing is constructed from polycarbonate-ABS materials, with magnetically attached pads for the forehead and back of the strap for easy cleaning and replacement.<ref name="matts-digital"></ref>


===Facial Interface===
===Facial Interface===
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===SDK and Development===
===SDK and Development===
Lynx provides an [[open-source]] [[SDK]] with sensor-level access distributed under a permissive license to encourage academic and industrial research.<ref name="lynx-website"/> The SDK has been developed in collaboration with [[Qualcomm]] and [[Ultraleap]].<ref name="sdk-collaboration">{{cite web|url=https://www.lynx-r.com/developers|title=Lynx Developers|website=Lynx Mixed Reality}}</ref>
Lynx provides an [[open-source]] [[SDK]] with sensor-level access distributed under a permissive license to encourage academic and industrial research.<ref name="lynx-website"/> The SDK has been developed in collaboration with [[Qualcomm]] and [[Ultraleap]].<ref name="sdk-collaboration"></ref>


===Content Distribution===
===Content Distribution===
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* Lack of a native app store may limit content availability for mainstream users<ref name="knowledge-getting-started"/>
* Lack of a native app store may limit content availability for mainstream users<ref name="knowledge-getting-started"/>


Analysts positioned the R1 as an important European alternative in a market dominated by US and Chinese vendors, praising its commitment to privacy and open development.<ref name="virtual-reality-times">{{cite web|url=https://virtualrealitytimes.com/2022/10/02/lynx-mixed-reality-headset-launching-november-2022/|title=Lynx Mixed Reality Headset Launching in November 2022|date=October 2, 2022|website=Virtual Reality Times}}</ref>
Analysts positioned the R1 as an important European alternative in a market dominated by US and Chinese vendors, praising its commitment to privacy and open development.<ref name="virtual-reality-times"></ref>


==Privacy and Open Platform Philosophy==
==Privacy and Open Platform Philosophy==
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* Offline operation without cloud services or data harvesting
* Offline operation without cloud services or data harvesting


This approach differentiates the Lynx R1 from competitors like [[Meta Quest]] devices that require Facebook accounts and cloud connectivity.<ref name="privacy-focus">{{cite web|url=https://www.provideocoalition.com/samsung-and-lynx-new-vr-and-ar-headsets-are-coming/|title=Samsung and Lynx: New VR and AR headsets are coming|date=January 31, 2020|website=ProVideo Coalition}}</ref>
This approach differentiates the Lynx R1 from competitors like [[Meta Quest]] devices that require Facebook accounts and cloud connectivity.<ref name="privacy-focus"></ref>


==Legacy and Impact==
==Legacy and Impact==
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The headset's development by a small European startup demonstrated that innovation in the XR space was possible outside of major tech corporations, potentially inspiring other independent hardware developers.<ref name="xrtoday"/>
The headset's development by a small European startup demonstrated that innovation in the XR space was possible outside of major tech corporations, potentially inspiring other independent hardware developers.<ref name="xrtoday"/>
==Images==
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File:lynx r11.jpg
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File:lynx r16.jpg
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==References==
==References==
<references><ref name="vrcompare">{{cite web|url=https://vr-compare.com/headset/lynxr1|title=Lynx R1: Full Specification|website=VRcompare|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="lynx-website">{{cite web|url=https://www.lynx-r.com/|title=Lynx-R1 : Mixed Reality Standalone Headset|website=Lynx Mixed Reality|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="roadtovr-hands-on">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-r-1-mixed-reality-headset-hands-on/|title=Hands-on with the Lynx R-1 Mixed Reality Headset|author=Cas and Chary VR|date=November 4, 2021|website=Road to VR|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="knowledge-specs">{{cite web|url=https://knowledge.vr-expert.com/kb/what-are-the-headset-specifications-of-the-lynx-r1/|title=What Are The Headset Specifications Of The Lynx R1?|date=March 14, 2024|website=VR Expert Knowledge Base|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="vrexpert-buy">{{cite web|url=https://vr-expert.com/buy-lynx-r1-pro/|title=Buy the Lynx R1 Pro|date=February 19, 2025|website=VR Expert|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-kickstarter-release-mixed-reality/|title=Lynx R-1 MR Headset Kickstarter Comes to an End with over $800,000|author=Scott Hayden|date=November 10, 2021|website=Road to VR|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="skarredghost">{{cite web|url=https://skarredghost.com/2021/11/13/hands-on-lynx-r1/|title=AWE 2021: Hands-on Lynx-R1 mixed reality headset|author=Tony|date=November 13, 2021|website=The Ghost Howls|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="vrexpert-launch">{{cite web|url=https://vrx.vr-expert.com/the-lynx-r1-vr-and-mr-headset-has-launched/|title=The Lynx R1 VR and MR headset has launched|author=Jakob Pii|date=May 26, 2023|website=VR Expert Blog|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web|url=https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/the-lynx-r1-headset-a-long-road-to-enterprise-xr/|title=The Lynx R1 Headset: A Long Road to Enterprise XR|date=January 6, 2025|website=XR Today|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="roadtovr-optics">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-r-1-optics-detailed-pre-order-available/|title=LYNX Founder Details Headset's Unique Optics, Pre-orders Available Now|author=Ben Lang|date=February 6, 2020|website=Road to VR|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="develop3d">{{cite web|url=https://develop3d.com/vr-ar-mr/lynx-r1-standalone-mr-hmd/|title=Lynx R1 launches as a standalone MR HMD|date=August 6, 2020|website=DEVELOP3D|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="knowledge-getting-started">{{cite web|url=https://knowledge.vr-expert.com/kb/getting-started-with-the-lynx-r1/|title=Getting Started With The Lynx R1|date=March 14, 2024|website=VR Expert Knowledge Base|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="lynx-about">{{cite web|url=https://www.lynx-r.com/pages/about-us|title=About us|website=Lynx Mixed Reality|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="stan-blog">{{cite web|url=https://stan.sh/lynx/|title=Lynx – Stan Larroque's Blog|author=Stan Larroque|website=Stan.sh|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="roadtovr-series-a">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-r1-4m-series-a-funding-somnium-space/|title=Lynx Secures $4M in Series A Funding, Aims to Become "European Champion of Mixed Reality"|author=Scott Hayden|date=May 25, 2022|website=Road to VR|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="ultraleap-qa">{{cite web|url=https://www.ultraleap.com/company/news/case-study/lynx-stan-larroque/|title=Lynx R1 Mixed Reality headset: Q&A with Stan Larroque|website=Ultraleap|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="roadtovr-through-lens">{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/lynx-reveals-first-through-the-lens-footage-of-r-1-mr-headset/|title=Lynx Reveals First Through-the-lens Footage of R-1 Mixed Reality Headset|author=Ben Lang|date=February 20, 2021|website=Road to VR|accessdate=2025-05-24}}</ref><ref name="memory-variance">{{cite web|url=https://mattsdigital.co.uk/products/lynx-r1-pro-enterprise-edition|title=Lynx R1 Pro - 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