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==Introduction==
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
[[Magic Leap One]] is an upcoming [[mixed reality]] / [[augmented reality]] [[HMD]] developed by the tech startup [[Magic Leap]] founded by [[Rony Abovitz]] in 2011. The soon to be released gadget is described by the company as the ‘creator edition’ of its MR headset. Although Magic Leap has kept the final specifications, features, and the price under wraps, the company has promised to start shipping the goggles and related Software Development Kit (SDK) sometime in 2018.
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone AR]]
|Platform = [[Lumin OS]]
|Creator = [[Rony Abovitz]]
|Developer = [[Magic Leap]]
|Manufacturer = [[Magic Leap]]
|Announcement Date = December 20, 2017
|Release Date = August 8, 2018
|Price = $2,295 USD
|Website = https://www.magicleap.com/
|Versions = Magic Leap One: Creator Edition
|Requires = None (standalone device)
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = [[Magic Leap 2]]
|Operating System = [[Lumin OS]]
|Chipset = NVIDIA Parker SOC (Tegra X2)
|CPU = NVIDIA Parker SOC; 2 Denver 2.0 64-bit cores + 4 ARM Cortex A57 64-bit cores (2 A57's and 1 Denver accessible to applications)
|GPU = NVIDIA Pascal, 256 CUDA cores
|HPU =
|Storage = 128 GB (95 GB available to user)
|Memory = 8 GB RAM (approx. 4 GB available to applications)
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Waveguide-based display with dual focal planes
|Subpixel Layout =
|Peak Brightness = Approximately 200 nits
|Resolution = 1280 x 960 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Pixel Density =
|Persistence =
|Precision =
|Field of View = 50° diagonal
|Horizontal FoV = 40°
|Vertical FoV = 30°
|Visible FoV = 50° diagonal
|Rendered FoV =
|Binocular Overlap =
|Average Pixel Density =
|Peak Pixel Density =
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Six-layer waveguide (2 layers each for red, green, and blue)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Fixed IPD with software adjustment (Size 1: 60-66mm, Size 2: 66-72mm)
|Adjustable Diopter = Yes (prescription inserts available)
|Passthrough = Yes
|Tracking = [[Inside-out tracking]], [[6DoF]], (World, Hand, Eye)
|Tracking Frequency =
|Base Stations = None required
|Eye Tracking = Yes
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate =
|Tracking Volume = [[Room-scale]]
|Play Space =
|Latency =
|Audio = Spatial Audio built-in speakers
|Microphone = Yes (4 microphones in headset)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes
|Camera = Multiple integrated sensors and at least 6 external cameras
|Connectivity = Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11ac/b/g/n, USB-C
|Ports = USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack
|Wired Video =
|Wireless Video =
|WiFi = 802.11ac/b/g/n
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 4.2
|Power = Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
|Battery Capacity =
|Battery Life = Up to 3 hours continuous use
|Charge Time =
|Dimensions =
|Weight = 316g (headset only), 415g (Lightpack), ~731g (total)
|Material = Plastic, Metal, Fabric padding
|Headstrap = Three-point adjustable headband with interchangeable pads
|Haptics = Yes (controller)
|Color = Black/Grey
|Sensors = IMU, proximity, multiple camera sensors
|Input = Controller with 6DoF tracking, eye tracking, head position, gestures, voice
|Compliance =
|Size = Two sizes available (based on IPD ranges)
|Cable Length = Tether cable between Lightwear and Lightpack
}}
The '''Magic Leap One''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by the tech startup [[Magic Leap]] and released in 2018. It is described by the company as the 'creator edition' of its [[AR headset]], primarily targeting developers and creative professionals.


==TL;DR==
== History and Development ==
*Users are not bound by physical space anymore. Magic Leap One offers a new way to deliver content for entertainment and work.  
[[Magic Leap]] was founded by [[Rony Abovitz]] in 2010 and operated in stealth mode for several years while developing its augmented reality technology.<ref name="wiki">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Leap |title=Magic Leap - Wikipedia |website=Wikipedia |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref> Prior to the Magic Leap One's release, the company had raised approximately $2.6 billion in funding from investors including Google, Alibaba Group, JPMorgan, Fidelity, and others.<ref name="funding">{{cite web |url=https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/magic-leap |title=Magic Leap Funding Rounds |website=Crunchbase |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
*Users are not required to visit different worlds to enjoy gaming. The system brings the characters, story, and action to the real world.
*Go beyond faceless communication that the current technology offers. Be physically present in the digital environment to meet, greet, and communicate with others.  
*Magic Leap One will help users exercise their creative muscle; experiment with shapes, colors, and textures; draw, create, and play with small and big digital objects.
*The new mixed reality system will make the whole world your playground. Discover new ways to interact with digital objects, take online shopping to the next level, and do much more.


==What We Know So Far==
The company generated significant buzz in the technology community through secretive development and ambitious marketing materials, some of which were later revealed to be conceptual rather than actual product captures.<ref name="hype">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/8/13894000/magic-leap-ar-microsoft-hololens-way-behind |title=The fantasy of Magic Leap was too good to be true |website=The Verge |date=December 8, 2016}}</ref> The Magic Leap One was officially announced on December 20, 2017<ref name="verge">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/20/16800474/magic-leap-one-creator-edition-augmented-reality-goggles-announce |title=Magic Leap finally unveils augmented reality goggles, says they'll ship in 2018 |website=The Verge |date=December 20, 2017}}</ref> and released to the public on August 8, 2018, at a price of $2,295 USD.<ref name="trustedreviews">{{cite web |url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/magic-leap-one-release-date-3359749 |title=Magic Leap One: Creator's Edition now available to buy in US |website=Trusted Reviews |date=August 8, 2018}}</ref> The system was initially only available in select US cities through AT&T, which became Magic Leap's exclusive retail partner.<ref name="att">{{cite web |url=https://about.att.com/story/2018/magic_leap_one_creator_edition.html |title=AT&T Becomes Exclusive Wireless Distributor for Magic Leap |website=AT&T Newsroom |date=July 11, 2018}}</ref>
Over the past six years the company has been regularly making headlines and generating a lot of buzz in the tech community. Expectations peaked in 2014 when it was announced that they have received funding from giants such as Alibaba, Google, and others. But, Magic Leap has taken its sweet time to come up with its MR headset prototype.


The announcement of the impending release of the prototype has come just at the right time. The masses were getting bored of the seasonal updates by the company. Until Wednesday, Magic Leap had been sending out only teasers about what they have been working on. So much so, there were speculations on why there is a prolonged delay by the company to present something concert to the masses. There were rumors in some quarters that the company was facing problems in shrinking its technology to a wearable size. To refute rumors, the company invited Rolling Stone and a few other select media houses to try out its mixed reality prototype.
== Hardware ==
The Magic Leap One mixed reality system consists of three primary hardware components: the Lightwear headset, the Lightpack computer, and the Control handheld controller.


==The Three Hardware Components of Magic Leap One==
=== The Lightwear Headset ===
The Magic Leap One mixed reality system comprises of three hardware components.  
The Lightwear headset features a distinctive design inspired by [[steampunk]] aesthetics. The headset includes:


===The Lightwear Headset===
* A six-layer waveguide display system (two layers each for red, green, and blue)<ref name="techrepublic">{{cite web |url=https://www.techrepublic.com/article/magic-leap-1-augmented-reality-headset-a-cheat-sheet/ |title=Magic Leap 1 augmented reality headset: A cheat sheet |website=TechRepublic |date=March 25, 2020}}</ref>
The headset is modeled on Steampunk sunglasses and the company has promised to offer the headset in two sizes. The goggles will also have the option of custom temple, nose, and forehead pads. Magic Leap also revealed that it’s working on a design that would enable the inclusion of prescription lenses into the goggles.  
* Resolution of 1280×960 per eye<ref name="vrcompare">{{cite web |url=https://vr-compare.com/headset/magicleap1 |title=Magic Leap 1: Full Specification |website=VRcompare |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
* Refresh rate of approximately 120 Hz<ref name="vrcompare"/>
* Field of view of 40° horizontal, 30° vertical, and 50° diagonal<ref name="fov">{{cite web |url=https://magic-leap.reality.news/news/magic-leap-one-field-view-specs-finally-uncovered-0186278/ |title=Magic Leap One Field of View Specs Finally Uncovered |website=Next Reality |date=July 31, 2018}}</ref>
* Multiple integrated sensors and six external cameras for spatial tracking
* Built-in spatial audio speakers
* Four integrated microphones
* Eye tracking capabilities
* Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for motion sensing<ref name="ifixit">{{cite web |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Magic+Leap+One+Teardown/112245 |title=Magic Leap One Teardown |website=iFixit |date=August 23, 2018}}</ref>


The design of the headset is pretty close to what the company has been promising through their regular updates, leaks, and patent news. It may not be quite apparent, but the frames of the goggles look bulky. Anyways, the Magic Leap One goggles look attractively unique and stylish.  
The headset weighs approximately 316 grams and was offered in two sizes based on interpupillary distance (IPD): Size 1 (60-66mm) and Size 2 (66-72mm).<ref name="sizes">{{cite web |url=https://www.magicleap.care/hc/en-us/articles/360010588473-Sizing-for-Magic-Leap-1 |title=Sizing for Magic Leap 1 |website=Magic Leap Care |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref> Magic Leap also developed prescription lens inserts for users who required vision correction.<ref name="prescription">{{cite web |url=https://www.magicleap.care/hc/en-us/articles/360011140033-Prescription-Insert-for-Magic-Leap-1 |title=Prescription Insert for Magic Leap 1 |website=Magic Leap Care |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>


To gather spatial data, the headset comes equipped with multiple integrated sensors and at least six external cameras. Like Microsoft HoloLens, the Magic Leap One has built-in speakers and built-in microphones, four of them in the headset. The MR headset is supposed to have a higher field of view than the HoloLens, but it doesn’t.  
==== Display Technology ====
The Magic Leap One uses what the company initially marketed as "Digital Lightfield Technology" but is actually a waveguide-based display system. The display functions by:


Magic Leap has used Photonic Wafers, which are translucent cells that generate Lightfield signals. Photonic Wafers does this by moving photons inside a 3D nanostructure. More about the Lightfield technology is mention below.
1. Using LEDs to generate the light source
2. Directing light onto a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) display
3. Reflecting the light to project a virtual image
4. Sending the image through the six-layer waveguide system that directs the image into the user's eyes<ref name="solidsmack">{{cite web |url=https://www.solidsmack.com/engineering/tearing-down-a-magic-leap-one-mixed-reality-headset-is-magical-in-its-own-way/ |title=Tearing Down a Magic Leap One Mixed Reality Headset Is Magical in Its Own Way |website=SolidSmack |date=October 2, 2018}}</ref>


===The Lightpack Computer===
The system features two focal planes for managing vergence-accommodation conflict, though the implementation received mixed reviews.<ref name="kguttag">{{cite web |url=https://kguttag.com/2018/09/26/magic-leap-review-part-1-the-terrible-view-through-diffraction-gratings/ |title=Magic Leap Review Part 1 – The Terrible View Through Diffraction Gratings |website=KGuttag |date=September 26, 2018}}</ref> The headset blocks approximately 85% of real-world light, which was a point of criticism for some reviewers.<ref name="kguttag"/>
The computer that powers the headset comes in the form of a compact disc-shaped hip-pack. The device comes with a clip-on mechanism to attach to the belt or shoulder pad and is tethered to the headset. The Lightpack Computer has a dedicated graphic card and is a lot like an Alienware PC or MacBook Pro.  


Interestingly, the Magic Leap Mixed Reality System has another computer situated in the goggle/headset that shares the workload of the Lightpack Computer. The secondary computer, which has limited computing power, is believed to have machine learning capabilities and is tasked to handle detection of the surrounding environment.  
=== The Lightpack Computer ===
The Lightpack is a disc-shaped computing unit that powers the Magic Leap One system. It features:


===The Controller===
* [[NVIDIA]] Parker SOC (Tegra X2) with:
The third hardware component of the mixed reality system is the handheld controller used to navigate the menus and thoroughly participate in the mixed world created by Magic Leap One. Also, the controller can be tracked in space. The system accepts multiple input modes including eye tracking, head position, gestures, and voice command inputs.  
**2 Denver 2.0 64-bit cores + 4 ARM Cortex A57 64-bit cores (with 2 A57's and 1 Denver accessible to applications)
**NVIDIA Pascal GPU with 256 CUDA cores<ref name="magicleapwiki">{{cite web |url=https://magic-leap.fandom.com/wiki/Specs_-_Magic_Leap_One:_Creator's_Edition |title=Specs - Magic Leap One: Creator's Edition |website=Magic Leap Wiki |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
* 8 GB RAM (approximately 4 GB available to applications)<ref name="magicleapwiki"/>
* 128 GB storage (with 95 GB available to users)<ref name="magicleapwiki"/>
* Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 3 hours of continuous use<ref name="magicleapwiki"/>
* Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11ac/b/g/n, and USB-C connectivity<ref name="magicleapwiki"/>
* Weight of approximately 415 grams<ref name="weight">{{cite web |url=https://www.niora.net/en/p/magic_leap_one |title=Magic Leap One - Review - Full specification |website=Niora |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Key Features of Magic Leap One==
The Lightpack is designed to be clipped to a belt or shoulder pad and is tethered to the headset. This design choice distributed the weight and heat generation away from the user's head, allowing for a more comfortable experience compared to headsets that contain all components in the headgear.<ref name="techrepublic"/>
===Digital Lightfield Technolog===
The device is based on the theory that to understand the surrounding the visual cortex in our brain doesn’t need all the information-rich light that bounces off the objects around us. Hence, there is no need to re-create the light field in its entirety. Instead, the device only needs to capture select pieces of the light field and supply them to the brain via the eye.  


Using this principle, the advanced Digital Lightfield Technology uses photonics to create lights of various depths and combines them with natural light to generate virtual objects. The idea is to narrow the gap between real-world and digital objects. Our brain will be a lot more comfortable processing lifelike virtual objects generated by the device. 
=== The Controller ===
The Magic Leap One controller enables interaction with the mixed reality environment. It features:
===Visual Perception===
The Magic Leap One is equipped with a powerful sensor suite that detects objects, planes, and surfaces in the surrounding environment and allows their reconstruction. With this technology, the system will see what the user sees of the physical environment. This way, the virtual objects will be capable of more than just establishing their presence along with the real objects. They’ll be able to interact with the surrounding physical world.  


===Persistent Object===
* 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF) tracking
Technologies such as room-mapping and visual perception recreate a digital replica of the real world and store the same. The lightfield/digital objects that the user created and placed in a physical environment will remain there until it is moved or removed by the user. For example: Suppose you mount a virtual TV on a real wall and leave the room. When you return, you’ll find the TV where you placed it.
* 8-bit resolution trigger button
* Digital bumper button
* Digital home button
* Circular touchpad with LED light ring
* Haptic feedback via an LRA (Linear Resonant Actuator) device
* Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 7.5 hours of continuous use<ref name="controller">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/input/control/controllerinput/ |title=Controller Input - Magic Leap Developer Documentation |website=Magic Leap Developer Portal |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>


===Soundfield Audio===
The controller uses a combination of electromagnetic tracking and internal sensors to determine its position in 3D space, allowing users to point at and interact with virtual objects.<ref name="cnbc">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/24/how-magic-leap-works-ifixit-teardown.html |title=Here's a good explanation on how the $2,295 Magic Leap One headset works |website=CNBC |date=August 24, 2018}}</ref>
Immersive audio is as important as the lifelike digital objects. To match the great visuals, Magic Leap has introduced the Soundfield Audio that guarantees amazing audio quality by adding intensity and distance to the sound.


===Next Generation Interface===
== Technology ==
The Magic Leap One goes way beyond the old fashioned click and point interface. The system offers next generation advanced interface that accepts multiple input modes such as eye tracking, head pose, gestures, and voice inputs.
=== Visual Perception and Spatial Mapping ===
The Magic Leap One includes a suite of sensors that detect objects, planes, and surfaces in the surrounding environment. This technology enables the system to:


===High Powered Chipset===
* Create a digital replica of the physical space through [[Simultaneous localization and mapping|SLAM]] (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology
The performance of Magic Leap One will be as good as any high-performing laptop. This is made possible by the powerful, integrated processing unit used in the system. The user of the mixed reality headset will be able to play first-person games from the comfort of his/her room, create high-quality lightfield objects, and 3D models.
* Allow virtual objects to interact with the physical world
* Understand the user's position within the environment
* Enable persistent placement of virtual objects in the real world
* Provide occlusion capabilities, allowing real objects to block virtual ones<ref name="spatial">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/perception/spatial-mapping/spatial-mapping-overview/ |title=Spatial Mapping Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Software Development Kit (SDK)==
=== Persistent Objects ===
Magic Leap has revealed its plan to also release a Software Development Kit (SDK) in early 2018; they have been promising an SDK launch since 2015. Tech enthusiasts are hoping that the latest announcement about Magic Leap One will speed up the process. Along with the SDK, the company also plans to establish a Creator Portal that would supply the developers with the essential resources, tools, samples, and documentation for application and content creation.
Through room-mapping and visual perception technologies, the Magic Leap One can store a digital representation of the physical environment. This allows virtual objects placed in a physical space to remain in their position even after the user leaves and returns to the area.<ref name="persistent">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/perception/persistence/persistence/ |title=Persistence - Magic Leap Developer Documentation |website=Magic Leap Developer Portal |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>


==Unanswered Questions==
=== Soundfield Audio ===
The invitation extended to Rolling Stone and the privilege given to its reporter to try the Magic Leap One System has raised questions from certain tech enthusiasts. Some are asking the reasons for choosing Rolling Stone instead of tech media houses such as CNET or Wired. While many are going gaga over the announcement, some have been very guarded in their response.
The Magic Leap One features a spatial audio system that adds intensity and distance to sound, creating a more immersive audio experience that matches the visual elements. The built-in speakers deliver audio without requiring headphones, allowing users to maintain awareness of their physical surroundings.<ref name="audio">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/sound/spatial-sound/spatial-sound-overview/ |title=Spatial Sound Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>


Talking at length about the secondary computer in the goggle, Rony Abovitz, the founder of Magic Leap, said that the hardware has a Wi-Fi, drive, and quite a few electronics bundled inside the headset. But, the founder or the company failed to explain how the whole system works, the type of operating system used, speeds of CPU/GPU in the system, and the full hardware specifications. The masses are yet to know whether the internal components can be upgraded in the future. Will the upgrade be expensive? What are the system’s energy requirements and how is it powered? Etc.
=== Multiple Input Methods ===
The Magic Leap One accepts several input methods:


==References==
* The handheld controller for pointing and selection
*https://www.magicleap.com/?utm_source=reveal&utm_medium=TW&utm_campaign=WTDO
* Eye tracking for gaze-based interaction
*https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/20/16800474/magic-leap-one-creator-edition-augmented-reality-goggles-announce
* Head position for orientation
*https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-to-take-magic-leap-seriously/
* Gesture recognition for hand-based controls
*https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/20/magic-leap-shows-off-its-magic-leap-one-creators-edition-ar-headset-shipping-in-2018/
* Voice commands for hands-free operation<ref name="input">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/input/input-overview/ |title=Input Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
*https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/20/magic-leap-one-details-questions-dont-know/
*https://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/features/lightwear-introducing-magic-leaps-mixed-reality-goggles-w514479


[[Category:Devices]] [[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]] [[Category:Mixed Reality Devices]]
== Software and Development ==
Magic Leap developed its own operating system for the Magic Leap One, called [[Lumin OS]], based on the [[Android Open Source Project|Android Open Source Project (AOSP)]].<ref name="luminos">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/getting-started/lumin-os/overview/ |title=Lumin OS Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref> The company released a Software Development Kit (SDK) alongside the hardware to allow developers to create applications for the platform.
 
=== Lumin OS ===
Lumin OS is the operating system that powers the Magic Leap One. It features:
 
* A spatial computing environment
* Support for 3D applications and content
* Integration with the device's sensor suite
* APIs for spatial mapping and environmental understanding
* A custom "Prism" UI layer for 3D application management<ref name="luminui">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/app-framework/landscape-app/landscape-app-overview/ |title=Landscape App Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
 
Applications in Lumin OS can exist as windows ("Landscape Apps" or "Prisms") placed within the 3D environment or as fully immersive experiences that take over the user's view ("Immersive Apps").<ref name="luminui"/>
 
=== Development Tools ===
Magic Leap provided comprehensive development tools for creating content:
 
* Lumin SDK - The core software development kit
* Magic Kit - A suite of development tools and resources
* Unity and Unreal Engine integration plugins
* APIs for spatial mapping, eye tracking, hand tracking, and gesture recognition
* The Creator Portal website with documentation, samples, and forums<ref name="luminSDK">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/getting-started/setup/get-started-developing/ |title=Get Started Developing |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
 
=== Magic Leap World ===
Magic Leap World served as the distribution platform for applications developed for the device. Notable launch applications included:
 
* Helio - A web browser capable of rendering 3D web content
* Create - A spatial creation tool for drawing and manipulating 3D objects
* Tónandi - An audio-visual experience created in collaboration with Sigur Rós
* Dr. Grordbort's Invaders - A mixed reality game developed by Weta Workshop
* Angry Birds: First Person Slingshot - An AR version of the popular game<ref name="apps">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/magic-leap-one-launch-apps-preview/ |title=Magic Leap One Launch Apps Preview |website=Road to VR |date=August 8, 2018}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
The Magic Leap One received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics and reviewers highlighted both strengths and weaknesses:
 
=== Strengths ===
* Innovative approach to mixed reality with advanced waveguide display technology
* Comfortable design with weight distributed between the headset and Lightpack
* Precise inside-out tracking for both the environment and controller
* Strong spatial mapping capabilities
* Comprehensive developer tools for creating AR applications
* Relatively large field of view compared to competitors like the first-generation Microsoft HoloLens<ref name="review1">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/magic-leap-one-ar-review/ |title=Magic Leap One AR Review: Flawed, but with real promise |website=CNET |date=August 10, 2018}}</ref>
 
=== Weaknesses ===
* High price point ($2,295) limiting accessibility
* Field of view still creating a "window" effect rather than filling natural vision
* Display quality and opacity issues, with virtual objects appearing somewhat translucent
* Limited battery life of approximately 3 hours
* Inability to wear over prescription glasses (requiring separate prescription inserts)
* Waveguide display significantly darkening the real world environment
* Limited software ecosystem at launch<ref name="review2">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/8/17662040/magic-leap-one-creator-edition-preview-mixed-reality-glasses-launch |title=Magic Leap's first headset is now available for $2,295 |website=The Verge |date=August 8, 2018}}</ref>
 
Despite these criticisms, the Magic Leap One was acknowledged as an important step in the evolution of mixed reality hardware, providing developers with tools to explore the potential of spatial computing.
 
=== Commercial Performance ===
The Magic Leap One reportedly fell short of the company's initial sales expectations. Reports indicated that Magic Leap sold approximately 6,000 units in the first six months, compared to internal targets of 100,000 units.<ref name="sales">{{cite web |url=https://www.theinformation.com/articles/magic-leap-sells-fewer-than-6-000-headsets-in-six-months |title=Magic Leap Sells Fewer Than 6,000 Headsets in Six Months |website=The Information |date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> This led the company to pivot its focus toward enterprise applications in late 2019, rebranding the device as Magic Leap 1 and offering an enterprise bundle.<ref name="pivot">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/magic-leap-1-enterprise-ml2-2021/ |title=Magic Leap 1 Pivots To Enterprise, ML2 Targeted For 2021 |website=UploadVR |date=December 10, 2019}}</ref>
 
== End of Life ==
In August 2023, Magic Leap announced that the Magic Leap One (by then renamed to Magic Leap 1) would reach its end-of-life on December 31, 2024.<ref name="eol">{{cite web |url=https://www.magicleap.care/hc/en-us/articles/18878883445645-Magic-Leap-1-End-of-Life |title=Magic Leap 1 End of Life |website=Magic Leap Care |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref> After this date, cloud services would cease, and the devices would no longer function due to a dependency on cloud services for periodic security checks. This announcement affected all Magic Leap 1 devices, which were no longer available for purchase at that time.<ref name="eol"/>
 
== Legacy and Successor ==
The Magic Leap One was succeeded by the [[Magic Leap 2]], which was announced in 2021 and released in September 2022. The Magic Leap 2 featured several improvements over the original, including:
 
* Significantly larger field of view (up to 70° diagonal)
* Lighter weight design (260g headset)
* AMD processor platform
* Dynamic dimming technology to improve visibility of virtual content
* Enterprise-focused applications and use cases
* Improved optics and display quality
* Support for [[OpenXR]] standard<ref name="ml2">{{cite web |url=https://www.magicleap.com/magic-leap-2 |title=Magic Leap 2 |website=Magic Leap |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
 
Magic Leap pivoted to focus primarily on enterprise and business applications with the Magic Leap 2, moving away from the consumer and creator market targeted initially with the Magic Leap One.<ref name="enterprise">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/magic-leap-2-review/ |title=Magic Leap 2 Review: A High-Spec Enterprise AR Headset |website=XR Today |date=November 22, 2022}}</ref>
 
== Specifications Table ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Key Specifications of Magic Leap One
|-
! Feature !! Specification
|-
| '''Processor''' || [[NVIDIA]] Tegra X2 "Parker" SoC (2 Denver 2.0 + 4 ARM Cortex A57)
|-
| '''Graphics''' || [[NVIDIA]] Pascal architecture GPU (256 CUDA cores)
|-
| '''RAM''' || 8 GB (approx. 4 GB available to applications)
|-
| '''Storage''' || 128 GB (approx. 95 GB available to applications)
|-
| '''Operating System''' || [[Lumin OS]] (based on AOSP)
|-
| '''Display Type''' || Six-layer waveguide with dual focal planes
|-
| '''Resolution''' || 1280 x 960 per eye
|-
| '''Refresh Rate''' || 120 Hz
|-
| '''Field of View''' || 50° diagonal (40° horizontal, 30° vertical)
|-
| '''Tracking''' || Inside-Out 6DoF world tracking, controller tracking, hand & eye tracking
|-
| '''Audio''' || Integrated spatial audio speakers, 3.5mm audio jack
|-
| '''Battery Life''' || Up to 3 hours (Lightpack), 7.5 hours (controller)
|-
| '''Weight''' || Lightwear: 316g, Lightpack: 415g, Total: ~731g
|}
 
== Pictures ==
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</gallery>
 
== See Also ==
* [[Microsoft HoloLens]]
* [[Magic Leap 2]]
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[Mixed Reality]]
* [[Waveguide Display]]
 
== References ==
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<ref name="magicleapwiki">{{cite web |url=https://magic-leap.fandom.com/wiki/Specs_-_Magic_Leap_One:_Creator's_Edition |title=Specs - Magic Leap One: Creator's Edition |website=Magic Leap Wiki |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
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<ref name="eol">{{cite web |url=https://www.magicleap.care/hc/en-us/articles/18878883445645-Magic-Leap-1-End-of-Life |title=Magic Leap 1 End of Life |website=Magic Leap Care |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="funding">{{cite web |url=https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/magic-leap |title=Magic Leap Funding Rounds |website=Crunchbase |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="hype">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/8/13894000/magic-leap-ar-microsoft-hololens-way-behind |title=The fantasy of Magic Leap was too good to be true |website=The Verge |date=December 8, 2016}}</ref>
<ref name="att">{{cite web |url=https://about.att.com/story/2018/magic_leap_one_creator_edition.html |title=AT&T Becomes Exclusive Wireless Distributor for Magic Leap |website=AT&T Newsroom |date=July 11, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="ifixit">{{cite web |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Magic+Leap+One+Teardown/112245 |title=Magic Leap One Teardown |website=iFixit |date=August 23, 2018}}</ref>
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<ref name="prescription">{{cite web |url=https://www.magicleap.care/hc/en-us/articles/360011140033-Prescription-Insert-for-Magic-Leap-1 |title=Prescription Insert for Magic Leap 1 |website=Magic Leap Care |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="controller">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/input/control/controllerinput/ |title=Controller Input - Magic Leap Developer Documentation |website=Magic Leap Developer Portal |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="spatial">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/perception/spatial-mapping/spatial-mapping-overview/ |title=Spatial Mapping Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="persistent">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/perception/persistence/persistence/ |title=Persistence - Magic Leap Developer Documentation |website=Magic Leap Developer Portal |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="audio">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/sound/spatial-sound/spatial-sound-overview/ |title=Spatial Sound Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="input">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/input/input-overview/ |title=Input Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="luminos">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/getting-started/lumin-os/overview/ |title=Lumin OS Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="luminui">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/app-framework/landscape-app/landscape-app-overview/ |title=Landscape App Overview |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="luminSDK">{{cite web |url=https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/getting-started/setup/get-started-developing/ |title=Get Started Developing |website=Magic Leap Developer Documentation |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="apps">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/magic-leap-one-launch-apps-preview/ |title=Magic Leap One Launch Apps Preview |website=Road to VR |date=August 8, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="review1">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/magic-leap-one-ar-review/ |title=Magic Leap One AR Review: Flawed, but with real promise |website=CNET |date=August 10, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="review2">{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/8/17662040/magic-leap-one-creator-edition-preview-mixed-reality-glasses-launch |title=Magic Leap's first headset is now available for $2,295 |website=The Verge |date=August 8, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="sales">{{cite web |url=https://www.theinformation.com/articles/magic-leap-sells-fewer-than-6-000-headsets-in-six-months |title=Magic Leap Sells Fewer Than 6,000 Headsets in Six Months |website=The Information |date=December 6, 2019}}</ref>
<ref name="pivot">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/magic-leap-1-enterprise-ml2-2021/ |title=Magic Leap 1 Pivots To Enterprise, ML2 Targeted For 2021 |website=UploadVR |date=December 10, 2019}}</ref>
<ref name="ml2">{{cite web |url=https://www.magicleap.com/magic-leap-2 |title=Magic Leap 2 |website=Magic Leap |accessdate=May 5, 2025}}</ref>
<ref name="enterprise">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/magic-leap-2-review/ |title=Magic Leap 2 Review: A High-Spec Enterprise AR Headset |website=XR Today |date=November 22, 2022}}</ref>
</references>
 
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[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]

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Magic Leap One
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone AR
Platform Lumin OS
Creator Rony Abovitz
Developer Magic Leap
Manufacturer Magic Leap
Announcement Date December 20, 2017
Release Date August 8, 2018
Price $2,295 USD
Website https://www.magicleap.com/
Versions Magic Leap One: Creator Edition
Requires None (standalone device)
Predecessor None
Successor Magic Leap 2
System
Operating System Lumin OS
Chipset NVIDIA Parker SOC (Tegra X2)
CPU NVIDIA Parker SOC; 2 Denver 2.0 64-bit cores + 4 ARM Cortex A57 64-bit cores (2 A57's and 1 Denver accessible to applications)
GPU NVIDIA Pascal, 256 CUDA cores
Storage
Storage 128 GB (95 GB available to user)
Memory 8 GB RAM (approx. 4 GB available to applications)
SD Card Slot No
Display
Display Waveguide-based display with dual focal planes
Peak Brightness Approximately 200 nits
Resolution 1280 x 960 per eye
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Image
Field of View 50° diagonal
Horizontal FoV 40°
Vertical FoV 30°
Visible FoV 50° diagonal
Foveated Rendering No
Optics
Optics Six-layer waveguide (2 layers each for red, green, and blue)
Ocularity Binocular
IPD Range Fixed IPD with software adjustment (Size 1: 60-66mm, Size 2: 66-72mm)
Adjustable Diopter Yes (prescription inserts available)
Passthrough Yes
Tracking
Tracking Inside-out tracking, 6DoF, (World, Hand, Eye)
Base Stations None required
Eye Tracking Yes
Face Tracking No
Hand Tracking Yes
Body Tracking No
Rotational Tracking Yes
Positional Tracking Yes
Tracking Volume Room-scale
Audio
Audio Spatial Audio built-in speakers
Microphone Yes (4 microphones in headset)
3.5mm Audio Jack Yes
Camera Multiple integrated sensors and at least 6 external cameras
Connectivity
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11ac/b/g/n, USB-C
Ports USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack
WiFi 802.11ac/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2
Power Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life Up to 3 hours continuous use
Device
Weight 316g (headset only), 415g (Lightpack), ~731g (total)
Material Plastic, Metal, Fabric padding
Headstrap Three-point adjustable headband with interchangeable pads
Haptics Yes (controller)
Color Black/Grey
Sensors IMU, proximity, multiple camera sensors
Input Controller with 6DoF tracking, eye tracking, head position, gestures, voice
Size Two sizes available (based on IPD ranges)
Cable Length Tether cable between Lightwear and Lightpack

The Magic Leap One is an augmented reality head-mounted display developed by the tech startup Magic Leap and released in 2018. It is described by the company as the 'creator edition' of its AR headset, primarily targeting developers and creative professionals.

History and Development

Magic Leap was founded by Rony Abovitz in 2010 and operated in stealth mode for several years while developing its augmented reality technology.[1] Prior to the Magic Leap One's release, the company had raised approximately $2.6 billion in funding from investors including Google, Alibaba Group, JPMorgan, Fidelity, and others.[2]

The company generated significant buzz in the technology community through secretive development and ambitious marketing materials, some of which were later revealed to be conceptual rather than actual product captures.[3] The Magic Leap One was officially announced on December 20, 2017[4] and released to the public on August 8, 2018, at a price of $2,295 USD.[5] The system was initially only available in select US cities through AT&T, which became Magic Leap's exclusive retail partner.[6]

Hardware

The Magic Leap One mixed reality system consists of three primary hardware components: the Lightwear headset, the Lightpack computer, and the Control handheld controller.

The Lightwear Headset

The Lightwear headset features a distinctive design inspired by steampunk aesthetics. The headset includes:

  • A six-layer waveguide display system (two layers each for red, green, and blue)[7]
  • Resolution of 1280×960 per eye[8]
  • Refresh rate of approximately 120 Hz[8]
  • Field of view of 40° horizontal, 30° vertical, and 50° diagonal[9]
  • Multiple integrated sensors and six external cameras for spatial tracking
  • Built-in spatial audio speakers
  • Four integrated microphones
  • Eye tracking capabilities
  • Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for motion sensing[10]

The headset weighs approximately 316 grams and was offered in two sizes based on interpupillary distance (IPD): Size 1 (60-66mm) and Size 2 (66-72mm).[11] Magic Leap also developed prescription lens inserts for users who required vision correction.[12]

Display Technology

The Magic Leap One uses what the company initially marketed as "Digital Lightfield Technology" but is actually a waveguide-based display system. The display functions by:

1. Using LEDs to generate the light source 2. Directing light onto a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) display 3. Reflecting the light to project a virtual image 4. Sending the image through the six-layer waveguide system that directs the image into the user's eyes[13]

The system features two focal planes for managing vergence-accommodation conflict, though the implementation received mixed reviews.[14] The headset blocks approximately 85% of real-world light, which was a point of criticism for some reviewers.[14]

The Lightpack Computer

The Lightpack is a disc-shaped computing unit that powers the Magic Leap One system. It features:

  • NVIDIA Parker SOC (Tegra X2) with:
    • 2 Denver 2.0 64-bit cores + 4 ARM Cortex A57 64-bit cores (with 2 A57's and 1 Denver accessible to applications)
    • NVIDIA Pascal GPU with 256 CUDA cores[15]
  • 8 GB RAM (approximately 4 GB available to applications)[15]
  • 128 GB storage (with 95 GB available to users)[15]
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 3 hours of continuous use[15]
  • Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11ac/b/g/n, and USB-C connectivity[15]
  • Weight of approximately 415 grams[16]

The Lightpack is designed to be clipped to a belt or shoulder pad and is tethered to the headset. This design choice distributed the weight and heat generation away from the user's head, allowing for a more comfortable experience compared to headsets that contain all components in the headgear.[7]

The Controller

The Magic Leap One controller enables interaction with the mixed reality environment. It features:

  • 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF) tracking
  • 8-bit resolution trigger button
  • Digital bumper button
  • Digital home button
  • Circular touchpad with LED light ring
  • Haptic feedback via an LRA (Linear Resonant Actuator) device
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 7.5 hours of continuous use[17]

The controller uses a combination of electromagnetic tracking and internal sensors to determine its position in 3D space, allowing users to point at and interact with virtual objects.[18]

Technology

Visual Perception and Spatial Mapping

The Magic Leap One includes a suite of sensors that detect objects, planes, and surfaces in the surrounding environment. This technology enables the system to:

  • Create a digital replica of the physical space through SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology
  • Allow virtual objects to interact with the physical world
  • Understand the user's position within the environment
  • Enable persistent placement of virtual objects in the real world
  • Provide occlusion capabilities, allowing real objects to block virtual ones[19]

Persistent Objects

Through room-mapping and visual perception technologies, the Magic Leap One can store a digital representation of the physical environment. This allows virtual objects placed in a physical space to remain in their position even after the user leaves and returns to the area.[20]

Soundfield Audio

The Magic Leap One features a spatial audio system that adds intensity and distance to sound, creating a more immersive audio experience that matches the visual elements. The built-in speakers deliver audio without requiring headphones, allowing users to maintain awareness of their physical surroundings.[21]

Multiple Input Methods

The Magic Leap One accepts several input methods:

  • The handheld controller for pointing and selection
  • Eye tracking for gaze-based interaction
  • Head position for orientation
  • Gesture recognition for hand-based controls
  • Voice commands for hands-free operation[22]

Software and Development

Magic Leap developed its own operating system for the Magic Leap One, called Lumin OS, based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).[23] The company released a Software Development Kit (SDK) alongside the hardware to allow developers to create applications for the platform.

Lumin OS

Lumin OS is the operating system that powers the Magic Leap One. It features:

  • A spatial computing environment
  • Support for 3D applications and content
  • Integration with the device's sensor suite
  • APIs for spatial mapping and environmental understanding
  • A custom "Prism" UI layer for 3D application management[24]

Applications in Lumin OS can exist as windows ("Landscape Apps" or "Prisms") placed within the 3D environment or as fully immersive experiences that take over the user's view ("Immersive Apps").[24]

Development Tools

Magic Leap provided comprehensive development tools for creating content:

  • Lumin SDK - The core software development kit
  • Magic Kit - A suite of development tools and resources
  • Unity and Unreal Engine integration plugins
  • APIs for spatial mapping, eye tracking, hand tracking, and gesture recognition
  • The Creator Portal website with documentation, samples, and forums[25]

Magic Leap World

Magic Leap World served as the distribution platform for applications developed for the device. Notable launch applications included:

  • Helio - A web browser capable of rendering 3D web content
  • Create - A spatial creation tool for drawing and manipulating 3D objects
  • Tónandi - An audio-visual experience created in collaboration with Sigur Rós
  • Dr. Grordbort's Invaders - A mixed reality game developed by Weta Workshop
  • Angry Birds: First Person Slingshot - An AR version of the popular game[26]

Reception

The Magic Leap One received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics and reviewers highlighted both strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths

  • Innovative approach to mixed reality with advanced waveguide display technology
  • Comfortable design with weight distributed between the headset and Lightpack
  • Precise inside-out tracking for both the environment and controller
  • Strong spatial mapping capabilities
  • Comprehensive developer tools for creating AR applications
  • Relatively large field of view compared to competitors like the first-generation Microsoft HoloLens[27]

Weaknesses

  • High price point ($2,295) limiting accessibility
  • Field of view still creating a "window" effect rather than filling natural vision
  • Display quality and opacity issues, with virtual objects appearing somewhat translucent
  • Limited battery life of approximately 3 hours
  • Inability to wear over prescription glasses (requiring separate prescription inserts)
  • Waveguide display significantly darkening the real world environment
  • Limited software ecosystem at launch[28]

Despite these criticisms, the Magic Leap One was acknowledged as an important step in the evolution of mixed reality hardware, providing developers with tools to explore the potential of spatial computing.

Commercial Performance

The Magic Leap One reportedly fell short of the company's initial sales expectations. Reports indicated that Magic Leap sold approximately 6,000 units in the first six months, compared to internal targets of 100,000 units.[29] This led the company to pivot its focus toward enterprise applications in late 2019, rebranding the device as Magic Leap 1 and offering an enterprise bundle.[30]

End of Life

In August 2023, Magic Leap announced that the Magic Leap One (by then renamed to Magic Leap 1) would reach its end-of-life on December 31, 2024.[31] After this date, cloud services would cease, and the devices would no longer function due to a dependency on cloud services for periodic security checks. This announcement affected all Magic Leap 1 devices, which were no longer available for purchase at that time.[31]

Legacy and Successor

The Magic Leap One was succeeded by the Magic Leap 2, which was announced in 2021 and released in September 2022. The Magic Leap 2 featured several improvements over the original, including:

  • Significantly larger field of view (up to 70° diagonal)
  • Lighter weight design (260g headset)
  • AMD processor platform
  • Dynamic dimming technology to improve visibility of virtual content
  • Enterprise-focused applications and use cases
  • Improved optics and display quality
  • Support for OpenXR standard[32]

Magic Leap pivoted to focus primarily on enterprise and business applications with the Magic Leap 2, moving away from the consumer and creator market targeted initially with the Magic Leap One.[33]

Specifications Table

Key Specifications of Magic Leap One
Feature Specification
Processor NVIDIA Tegra X2 "Parker" SoC (2 Denver 2.0 + 4 ARM Cortex A57)
Graphics NVIDIA Pascal architecture GPU (256 CUDA cores)
RAM 8 GB (approx. 4 GB available to applications)
Storage 128 GB (approx. 95 GB available to applications)
Operating System Lumin OS (based on AOSP)
Display Type Six-layer waveguide with dual focal planes
Resolution 1280 x 960 per eye
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Field of View 50° diagonal (40° horizontal, 30° vertical)
Tracking Inside-Out 6DoF world tracking, controller tracking, hand & eye tracking
Audio Integrated spatial audio speakers, 3.5mm audio jack
Battery Life Up to 3 hours (Lightpack), 7.5 hours (controller)
Weight Lightwear: 316g, Lightpack: 415g, Total: ~731g

Pictures

See Also

References

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  2. ↑ "Magic Leap Funding Rounds". https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/magic-leap. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ "The fantasy of Magic Leap was too good to be true". December 8, 2016. https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/8/13894000/magic-leap-ar-microsoft-hololens-way-behind.
  4. ↑ "Magic Leap finally unveils augmented reality goggles, says they'll ship in 2018". December 20, 2017. https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/20/16800474/magic-leap-one-creator-edition-augmented-reality-goggles-announce.
  5. ↑ "Magic Leap One: Creator's Edition now available to buy in US". August 8, 2018. https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/magic-leap-one-release-date-3359749.
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  9. ↑ "Magic Leap One Field of View Specs Finally Uncovered". July 31, 2018. https://magic-leap.reality.news/news/magic-leap-one-field-view-specs-finally-uncovered-0186278/.
  10. ↑ "Magic Leap One Teardown". August 23, 2018. https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Magic+Leap+One+Teardown/112245.
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  13. ↑ "Tearing Down a Magic Leap One Mixed Reality Headset Is Magical in Its Own Way". October 2, 2018. https://www.solidsmack.com/engineering/tearing-down-a-magic-leap-one-mixed-reality-headset-is-magical-in-its-own-way/.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Magic Leap Review Part 1 – The Terrible View Through Diffraction Gratings". September 26, 2018. https://kguttag.com/2018/09/26/magic-leap-review-part-1-the-terrible-view-through-diffraction-gratings/.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 "Specs - Magic Leap One: Creator's Edition". https://magic-leap.fandom.com/wiki/Specs_-_Magic_Leap_One:_Creator's_Edition. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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  17. ↑ "Controller Input - Magic Leap Developer Documentation". https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/input/control/controllerinput/. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Here's a good explanation on how the $2,295 Magic Leap One headset works". August 24, 2018. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/24/how-magic-leap-works-ifixit-teardown.html.
  19. ↑ "Spatial Mapping Overview". https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/perception/spatial-mapping/spatial-mapping-overview/. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Persistence - Magic Leap Developer Documentation". https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/perception/persistence/persistence/. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Spatial Sound Overview". https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/sound/spatial-sound/spatial-sound-overview/. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Input Overview". https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/unity/input/input-overview/. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Lumin OS Overview". https://developer-docs.magicleap.cloud/docs/guides/getting-started/lumin-os/overview/. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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