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