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{{Device Infobox
|name = Magic Leap One (Magic Leap 1)
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Tethered AR]]
|Platform = [[Lumin OS]]
|Creator = [[Magic Leap]]
|Developer = [[Magic Leap]]
|Manufacturer = [[Magic Leap]]
|Announcement Date = December 2017
|Release Date = August 8, 2018
|Price = $2,295 (Creator Edition)
|Website = https://www.magicleap.com/ (legacy)
|Versions = Magic Leap One Creator Edition
|Requires = Lightpack compute unit (included)
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = [[Magic Leap 2]]
|Operating System = [[Lumin OS]]
|Chipset = [[NVIDIA Tegra X2]]
|CPU = NVIDIA Denver 2.0 (2 cores) + ARM Cortex A57 (4 cores)
|GPU = NVIDIA Pascal (256 CUDA cores)
|HPU =
|Storage = 128GB (~95GB available)
|Memory = 8GB (4GB available to apps)
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Dual LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon)
|Subpixel Layout = N/A
|Peak Brightness = Not specified
|Resolution = 1280 × 960 per eye
|Pixel Density = ~25 PPD
|Refresh Rate = 122Hz
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Field of View = 40° diagonal (50° horizontal claimed by some measurements)
|Horizontal FoV = ~40°
|Vertical FoV = ~30°
|Average Pixel Density = ~25 PPD
|Peak Pixel Density = ~25 PPD
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Diffractive waveguide (6-layer)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = ~60-72mm
|Adjustable Diopter = No (prescription inserts available)
|Passthrough = Native see-through (AR glasses)
|Tracking = 6DoF inside-out (SLAM)
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = None required
|Eye Tracking = Yes (basic)
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = Yes (added via update)
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate = 122Hz
|Tracking Volume = Room-scale
|Play Space = Mobile AR
|Latency = <25ms
|Audio = Onboard speakers + 3.5mm jack
|Microphone = Yes
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes
|Camera = Multiple tracking/scene cameras
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C
|Ports = USB-C (on Lightpack)
|Wired Video = No
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 4.2
|Power = Lightpack battery
|Battery Capacity = Not specified
|Battery Life = 3-3.5 hours
|Charge Time = ~2 hours
|Dimensions = Headset: adjustable sizes; Lightpack: ~160mm diameter
|Weight = Headset: 316g; Lightpack: 415g
|Material = Aluminum, plastic
|Headstrap = Adjustable forehead band + rear support
|Haptics = Controller haptics
|Color = Black
|Sensors = Multiple world cameras, eye tracking cameras, depth sensor
|Input = Control controller (6DoF), hand tracking, voice
|Compliance = FCC, CE
}}
 
The '''Magic Leap One''' (also known as '''Magic Leap 1''') is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Magic Leap]], a secretive Florida-based company that raised over $2.6 billion in funding before revealing its product. Announced in December 2017 with a dramatic whale video demonstration and released on August 8, 2018 for $2,295 as the "Creator Edition," the Magic Leap One was marketed to developers and enterprise users as a revolutionary spatial computing platform. The system consisted of three components: the Lightwear headset with diffractive waveguide displays, the Lightpack waist-worn compute unit powered by an NVIDIA Tegra X2 processor, and the Control 6DoF handheld controller. Despite enormous hype and investment, the Magic Leap One's 40° diagonal field of view and limited commercial applications led to disappointing sales. Cloud services and support for Magic Leap 1 ended on December 31, 2024.
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== Secretive Development ===
Magic Leap mystique:
* Founded 2010 by Rony Abovitz
* Over $2.6 billion raised
* Minimal public demonstrations
* "Mixed reality" terminology
* Revolutionary claims
 
=== Hype and Funding ===
Unprecedented investment:
* Google led Series B ($542M, 2014)
* Alibaba led Series C ($793M, 2016)
* Series D ($502M, 2017)
* Highest-funded AR startup
 
=== "Leap" Announcement ===
December 2017 reveal:
* Product finally shown
* "Lightwear" headset revealed
* 2018 availability promised
* Developer/creator focus
 
=== August 2018 Launch ===
Creator Edition release:
* $2,295 price point
* Limited US cities initially
* AT&T partnership
* LiftOff delivery service
 
== Design Philosophy ==
 
=== Spatial Computing ===
Magic Leap vision:
* Digital objects in physical world
* Persistent spatial content
* Natural interaction
* "Magic" experiences
 
=== Three-Component System ===
Modular architecture:
* '''Lightwear''': Display headset
* '''Lightpack''': Compute unit (waist)
* '''Control''': 6DoF controller
* Tethered design
 
=== Creator Focus ===
Target audience:
* Developers and creators
* Enterprise exploration
* Not general consumer
* Platform building
 
== Display Technology ==
 
=== Diffractive Waveguide ===
Layered optical system:
* 6 waveguide layers
* Different focal planes
* Variable focus depth
* Complex manufacturing
 
=== LCOS Displays ===
Projection system:
* '''Resolution''': 1280 × 960 per eye
* '''Type''': Liquid Crystal on Silicon
* '''Refresh''': 122Hz
* Compact projectors
 
=== Field of View ===
Disappointing specification:
* ~40° diagonal (claimed)
* ~50° horizontal (some measurements)
* Smaller than HoloLens 1
* Major criticism point
 
=== Visual Quality ===
Mixed reviews:
* Good color
* Reasonable brightness
* FOV limitations
* Occasional artifacts
 
== Lightwear Headset ==
 
=== Physical Design ===
Distinctive appearance:
* Goggle-like form
* Two size options
* Adjustable fit
* 316 grams
 
=== Optics Housing ===
Complex assembly:
* Multiple cameras
* Waveguide display
* Sensors
* Premium materials
 
=== Comfort ===
Wearability:
* Forehead and rear support
* Weight distributed
* Adjustable sizing
* Extended wear possible
 
== Lightpack Compute ==
 
=== Waist-Worn Design ===
Separate compute:
* Worn on belt/pocket
* Tether to headset
* Processing power
* Battery included
 
=== NVIDIA Tegra X2 ===
Processing power:
* '''CPU''': Denver 2.0 + Cortex A57 (6 cores)
* '''GPU''': Pascal (256 CUDA cores)
* '''RAM''': 8GB (4GB app-available)
* '''Storage''': 128GB
 
=== Battery ===
Power system:
* Integrated battery
* 3-3.5 hours runtime
* USB-C charging
* Hot-swap possible
 
== Control Controller ==
 
=== 6DoF Tracked ===
Full motion controller:
* Positional tracking
* Rotational tracking
* Touchpad
* Trigger button
 
=== Input Features ===
Controller capabilities:
* Haptic feedback
* Touchpad gestures
* Home button
* LED indicators
 
== Tracking System ==
 
=== SLAM-Based ===
Inside-out tracking:
* Multiple cameras
* Scene understanding
* Environmental mapping
* 6DoF positioning
 
=== Spatial Mapping ===
World understanding:
* Surface detection
* Object recognition
* Spatial anchors
* Persistent content
 
=== Hand Tracking ===
Added via update:
* Camera-based tracking
* Gesture recognition
* Controller alternative
* Limited initially
 
=== Eye Tracking ===
Basic implementation:
* Presence detection
* Gaze estimation
* Limited applications
* Future potential
 
== Audio ==
 
=== Integrated Speakers ===
Spatial audio:
* Onboard speakers
* Spatial positioning
* Environmental awareness
* Good quality
 
=== 3.5mm Jack ===
Headphone option:
* Private listening
* Better audio quality
* Professional use
 
== Software Platform ==
 
=== Lumin OS ===
Custom operating system:
* Magic Leap developed
* Spatial app framework
* Developer tools
* Regular updates
 
=== Lumin SDK ===
Development platform:
* Unity integration
* Unreal support
* Magic Leap APIs
* Spatial computing tools
 
=== Magic Leap World ===
App store:
* Limited catalog
* Enterprise apps
* Entertainment
* Developer tools
 
== Applications ==
 
=== Developer Showcase ===
Early experiences:
* Demos and prototypes
* Enterprise experiments
* Educational content
* Creative tools
 
=== Enterprise Focus (Later) ===
Pivot to business:
* Healthcare visualization
* Industrial design
* Training applications
* Retail experiences
 
== Commercial Reception ==
 
=== Underwhelming Launch ===
Market response:
* FOV disappointment
* High price criticism
* Limited content
* Hype vs. reality
 
=== Sales Challenges ===
Commercial struggles:
* Estimated 6,000 units first 6 months
* Far below projections
* Enterprise pivot required
* Layoffs followed
 
=== Developer Feedback ===
Mixed reception:
* Tracking quality praised
* Display quality good
* FOV major limitation
* Platform potential
 
== End of Life ==
 
=== December 2024 ===
Service termination:
* Cloud services ended
* Core functionality ceased
* Hardware non-functional
* 6-year product lifecycle
 
=== Magic Leap 2 Successor ===
Enterprise evolution:
* Improved specifications
* Pure enterprise focus
* Smaller FOV still
* Continued development
 
== Comparison with HoloLens 1 ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Magic Leap One !! Microsoft HoloLens 1
|-
| Price || $2,295 || $3,000
|-
| Release || August 2018 || March 2016
|-
| FOV || ~40° diagonal || ~35° diagonal
|-
| Resolution/eye || 1280×960 || 1280×720
|-
| Form Factor || Goggles + waist pack || Self-contained headset
|-
| Weight || 316g + 415g || 579g
|-
| Computing || Tegra X2 (external) || HPU (internal)
|}
 
== Legacy ==
 
=== Technology Validation ===
Industry contributions:
* Waveguide advancement
* Spatial computing concepts
* Funding model demonstration
* AR awareness
 
=== Cautionary Tale ===
Industry lessons:
* Hype management importance
* FOV expectations
* Consumer vs. enterprise
* Sustainable business models
 
== Technical Specifications Summary ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || LCOS waveguide, 1280 × 960 per eye
|-
| FOV || ~40° diagonal
|-
| Refresh Rate || 122Hz
|-
| Processor || NVIDIA Tegra X2
|-
| Memory || 8GB (4GB app available)
|-
| Storage || 128GB (~95GB available)
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF SLAM (inside-out)
|-
| Controller || 6DoF Control
|-
| Audio || Integrated + 3.5mm jack
|-
| Battery || 3-3.5 hours
|-
| Weight || 316g (headset) + 415g (Lightpack)
|-
| Price || $2,295
|-
| Status || Discontinued (December 2024)
|}
 
== See Also ==
* [[Magic Leap]]
* [[Magic Leap 2]]
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[Waveguide Display]]
* [[Microsoft HoloLens]]
* [[Spatial Computing]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:AR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality]]
[[Category:Magic Leap]]
[[Category:2010s AR]]
[[Category:Waveguide Display]]
[[Category:Discontinued]]
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