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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = Standalone AR
|Platform = [[Lumin OS]] (Android-based)
|Creator = [[Magic Leap]]
|Announced = December 20, 2017
|Release = August 8, 2018
|Price = $2,295
|Website = https://www.magicleap.com
|OS = Lumin OS
|CPU = NVIDIA Tegra X2
|GPU = NVIDIA Pascal (256 CUDA cores)
|Storage = 128 GB
|RAM = 8 GB
|Display = LCOS waveguide (6-layer)
|Resolution = 2560 x 1920 (1280 x 960 per eye)
|Refresh = 122 Hz
|Brightness =
|FOV = 40° (diagonal)
|PPD =
|Lenses = 6-layer waveguide
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking = Yes
|Tracking = 6DoF (inside-out)
|Spatial Mapping = Yes
|Speakers = Integrated spatial
|Microphone = Yes
|Audio Jack = 3.5mm
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
|Ports = USB-C
|Battery = 3 hours (Lightpack)
|Weight = Lightwear + Lightpack
|Materials =
|Colors = Black
|Sensors = Tracking cameras, depth sensor, IMU
|Input = Control (6DoF controller), hand gestures
}}
 
The '''Magic Leap 1''' (also known as '''Magic Leap One: Creator Edition''') is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Magic Leap]]. Announced on December 20, 2017 and released on August 8, 2018 at $2,295, the Magic Leap 1 was a highly anticipated device following years of secretive development and billions in funding. The headset features dual LCOS displays with a unique 6-layer waveguide system for depth perception, NVIDIA Tegra X2 processor in a waist-worn "Lightpack" compute unit, and the custom Lumin OS. Cloud services ended December 31, 2024.<ref name="magicleap">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Leap|title=Magic Leap|publisher=Wikipedia}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== Secretive Development ===
Magic Leap developed in stealth mode for years, raising over $2.6 billion before product launch.
 
=== December 2017 Announcement ===
The Magic Leap One: Creator Edition was officially announced December 20, 2017.
 
=== August 2018 Launch ===
Released August 8, 2018 initially in select US cities via concierge delivery.
 
=== End of Life ===
Cloud services ended December 31, 2024; the device is no longer functional.
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display System ===
* '''Type:''' LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon)
* '''Resolution:''' 1280 x 960 per eye (2560 x 1920 total)
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 122 Hz
* '''Field of View:''' ~40 degrees (diagonal)
 
=== 6-Layer Waveguide ===
Unique multi-layer display:
* 2 layers for red
* 2 layers for green
* 2 layers for blue
* Enables depth perception
* More layers than competitors
 
=== Lightpack Compute ===
Waist-worn processor unit:
* '''CPU:''' NVIDIA Tegra X2
* '''RAM:''' 8 GB
* '''Storage:''' 128 GB
* '''Battery:''' ~3 hours continuous
 
=== Lightwear Headset ===
Glasses-style head-worn display:
* Lightweight design
* Comfortable for extended wear
* Multiple frame sizes
 
== Lumin OS ==
 
=== Custom Operating System ===
* Based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
* Developed specifically for AR
* Magic Leap-optimized
 
== Input Methods ==
 
=== Control ===
* 6DoF handheld controller
* Touchpad
* Trigger
* Haptic feedback
 
=== Hand Tracking ===
* Gesture recognition
* Controller-free interaction
* Direct manipulation
 
== Tracking ==
 
=== Inside-Out Tracking ===
* 6 degrees of freedom
* Environmental mapping
* Persistent world anchors
 
=== Spatial Computing ===
* Room meshing
* Surface detection
* Light estimation
 
== Successor ==
 
=== Magic Leap 2 ===
Released 2022 with improved specifications:
* 70° FOV (vs 40°)
* Smaller form factor
* Enterprise focus
 
== Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || LCOS waveguide (6-layer)
|-
| Resolution || 1280 x 960 per eye
|-
| Refresh Rate || 122 Hz
|-
| Field of View || ~40°
|-
| Processor || NVIDIA Tegra X2
|-
| RAM || 8 GB
|-
| Storage || 128 GB
|-
| Battery || ~3 hours (Lightpack)
|-
| Controller || 6DoF Control
|-
| Hand Tracking || Yes
|-
| Price || $2,295
|-
| Status || End-of-life (2024)
|}
 
== See Also ==
* [[Magic Leap]]
* [[Magic Leap 2]]
* [[Augmented reality]]
* [[LCOS display]]
* [[Waveguide optics]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Standalone AR]]
[[Category:Waveguide optics]]
[[Category:Magic Leap]]
[[Category:2010s AR]]
[[Category:Discontinued devices]]

Revision as of 22:12, 7 January 2026

Magic Leap 1
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone AR
Platform Lumin OS (Android-based)
Creator Magic Leap
Price $2,295
Website https://www.magicleap.com
System
CPU NVIDIA Tegra X2
GPU NVIDIA Pascal (256 CUDA cores)
Storage
Storage 128 GB
Display
Display LCOS waveguide (6-layer)
Resolution 2560 x 1920 (1280 x 960 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (inside-out)
Hand Tracking Yes
Audio
Microphone Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Ports USB-C
Device
Weight Lightwear + Lightpack
Sensors Tracking cameras, depth sensor, IMU
Input Control (6DoF controller), hand gestures

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The Magic Leap 1 (also known as Magic Leap One: Creator Edition) is an augmented reality head-mounted display developed by Magic Leap. Announced on December 20, 2017 and released on August 8, 2018 at $2,295, the Magic Leap 1 was a highly anticipated device following years of secretive development and billions in funding. The headset features dual LCOS displays with a unique 6-layer waveguide system for depth perception, NVIDIA Tegra X2 processor in a waist-worn "Lightpack" compute unit, and the custom Lumin OS. Cloud services ended December 31, 2024.[1]

History and Development

Secretive Development

Magic Leap developed in stealth mode for years, raising over $2.6 billion before product launch.

December 2017 Announcement

The Magic Leap One: Creator Edition was officially announced December 20, 2017.

August 2018 Launch

Released August 8, 2018 initially in select US cities via concierge delivery.

End of Life

Cloud services ended December 31, 2024; the device is no longer functional.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Type: LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon)
  • Resolution: 1280 x 960 per eye (2560 x 1920 total)
  • Refresh Rate: 122 Hz
  • Field of View: ~40 degrees (diagonal)

6-Layer Waveguide

Unique multi-layer display:

  • 2 layers for red
  • 2 layers for green
  • 2 layers for blue
  • Enables depth perception
  • More layers than competitors

Lightpack Compute

Waist-worn processor unit:

  • CPU: NVIDIA Tegra X2
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB
  • Battery: ~3 hours continuous

Lightwear Headset

Glasses-style head-worn display:

  • Lightweight design
  • Comfortable for extended wear
  • Multiple frame sizes

Lumin OS

Custom Operating System

  • Based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
  • Developed specifically for AR
  • Magic Leap-optimized

Input Methods

Control

  • 6DoF handheld controller
  • Touchpad
  • Trigger
  • Haptic feedback

Hand Tracking

  • Gesture recognition
  • Controller-free interaction
  • Direct manipulation

Tracking

Inside-Out Tracking

  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • Environmental mapping
  • Persistent world anchors

Spatial Computing

  • Room meshing
  • Surface detection
  • Light estimation

Successor

Magic Leap 2

Released 2022 with improved specifications:

  • 70° FOV (vs 40°)
  • Smaller form factor
  • Enterprise focus

Specifications

Specification Details
Display LCOS waveguide (6-layer)
Resolution 1280 x 960 per eye
Refresh Rate 122 Hz
Field of View ~40°
Processor NVIDIA Tegra X2
RAM 8 GB
Storage 128 GB
Battery ~3 hours (Lightpack)
Controller 6DoF Control
Hand Tracking Yes
Price $2,295
Status End-of-life (2024)

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Magic Leap". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Leap.
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