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|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Smart glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = Standalone AR Glasses
|Release Date = 2019
|Platform = [[Android]]
|Price = $2599
|Creator = [[Shadow Creator]]
|Display = 2 x OLED binocular
|Announced = 2019
|Resolution = 1280x720 per-eye
|Release = 2019
|Refresh Rate =  
|Price = $1,000
|Field of View = 45° diagonal
|Website =
|Horizontal FoV =  
|OS = Android
|Vertical FoV =  
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|Diagonal FoV = 45°
|GPU = Adreno 540
|IPD Range =  
|Storage =
|Ocularity = Binocular
|RAM =
|Display = Optical waveguide
|Resolution = 1280 x 720 per eye
|Refresh =
|Brightness =
|FOV = 45°
|PPD =
|Lenses =
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking = Yes (gesture control)
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers =
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack =
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
|Ports =
|Battery = Built-in
|Weight =
|Materials =
|Colors = White
|Sensors =
|Input = Gesture control, remote control
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'''Shadow Creator Action One''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2019.
The '''Shadow Creator Action One''' is a standalone [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] device developed by [[Shadow Creator]], a Shanghai-based AR/VR headset manufacturer. Released in 2019 at $1,000, the Action One features 6DoF inside-out tracking powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, allowing users to interact with AR content through gesture control or a remote control without requiring an external device or computer.
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== Shadow Creator Background ===
Shadow Creator is a Chinese high-tech company specializing in developing both hardware and software for smart glasses, based in Shanghai.
 
=== 2019 Launch ===
The Action One was released in 2019 as a standalone AR headset targeting developers and early adopters interested in untethered AR experiences.
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display System ===
* '''Technology:''' Optical waveguide
* '''Resolution:''' 1280 x 720 per eye
* '''Field of View:''' 45 degrees
 
=== Processor ===
* '''SoC:''' Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
* '''Platform:''' Android-based
 
=== Physical Design ===
* '''Style:''' AR glasses form factor
* '''Color:''' White only
* '''Comfort:''' Foam inserts, adjustable ring
 
== Tracking ==
 
=== 6DoF Inside-Out Tracking ===
The Action One features inside-out 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) tracking, enabling positional tracking without external sensors or base stations.
 
=== Benefits ===
* Better user interaction in augmented reality
* Room-scale movement capability
* No external setup required
 
== Input Methods ==
 
=== Gesture Control ===
Hand gesture recognition for controller-free interaction with AR content.
 
=== Remote Control ===
Included remote control for traditional input when gesture control is not suitable.
 
== Augmented Reality Features ==
 
=== See-Through Display ===
The waveguide optics allow users to see the real world with AR content overlaid.
 
=== AR Overlay ===
Digital content appears integrated with the physical environment.
 
== Product Line ==
 
Shadow Creator has developed additional AR products:
* '''Action One Pro''' - Enhanced version
* '''Action Air''' - Consumer-focused AR glasses
* '''Photons''' - AR headset with Snapdragon XR2 and Nintendo Switch-style compute unit


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x OLED binocular
* '''Resolution:''' 1280x720 per-eye


* '''Field of View:''' 45° diagonal
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! Specification !! Details
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| Display || Optical waveguide
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| Resolution || 1280 x 720 per eye
|-
| Field of View || 45°
|-
| Processor || Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF inside-out
|-
| Input || Gesture control, remote control
|-
| OS || Android
|-
| Color || White
|-
| Price || $1,000
|}


* '''Price:''' $2599
== See Also ==
* [[Shadow Creator]]
* [[Augmented reality glasses]]
* [[Standalone AR]]
* [[Gesture control]]
* [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]


== See Also ==
== References ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
{{Reflist}}
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[AR Glasses]]


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Smart glasses]]
[[Category:Standalone AR]]
[[Category:Gesture control]]
[[Category:Shadow Creator]]
[[Category:Chinese AR]]
[[Category:2010s AR]]

Latest revision as of 22:15, 7 January 2026

Shadow Creator Action One
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type Smart glasses
Subtype Standalone AR Glasses
Platform Android
Creator Shadow Creator
Price $1,000
System
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
GPU Adreno 540
Storage
Display
Display Optical waveguide
Resolution 1280 x 720 per eye
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out)
Hand Tracking Yes (gesture control)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Device
Input Gesture control, remote control


The Shadow Creator Action One is a standalone augmented reality smart glasses device developed by Shadow Creator, a Shanghai-based AR/VR headset manufacturer. Released in 2019 at $1,000, the Action One features 6DoF inside-out tracking powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, allowing users to interact with AR content through gesture control or a remote control without requiring an external device or computer.

History and Development

Shadow Creator Background

Shadow Creator is a Chinese high-tech company specializing in developing both hardware and software for smart glasses, based in Shanghai.

2019 Launch

The Action One was released in 2019 as a standalone AR headset targeting developers and early adopters interested in untethered AR experiences.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Technology: Optical waveguide
  • Resolution: 1280 x 720 per eye
  • Field of View: 45 degrees

Processor

  • SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  • Platform: Android-based

Physical Design

  • Style: AR glasses form factor
  • Color: White only
  • Comfort: Foam inserts, adjustable ring

Tracking

6DoF Inside-Out Tracking

The Action One features inside-out 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) tracking, enabling positional tracking without external sensors or base stations.

Benefits

  • Better user interaction in augmented reality
  • Room-scale movement capability
  • No external setup required

Input Methods

Gesture Control

Hand gesture recognition for controller-free interaction with AR content.

Remote Control

Included remote control for traditional input when gesture control is not suitable.

Augmented Reality Features

See-Through Display

The waveguide optics allow users to see the real world with AR content overlaid.

AR Overlay

Digital content appears integrated with the physical environment.

Product Line

Shadow Creator has developed additional AR products:

  • Action One Pro - Enhanced version
  • Action Air - Consumer-focused AR glasses
  • Photons - AR headset with Snapdragon XR2 and Nintendo Switch-style compute unit

Specifications

Specification Details
Display Optical waveguide
Resolution 1280 x 720 per eye
Field of View 45°
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Tracking 6DoF inside-out
Input Gesture control, remote control
OS Android
Color White
Price $1,000

See Also

References