Magic Leap One
| Magic Leap One | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Standalone AR, Enterprise AR |
| Platform | Lumin OS |
| 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/ |
| Successor | Magic Leap 2 |
| System | |
| Chipset | NVIDIA Parker (Tegra X2) |
| CPU | 2× Denver 2.0 + 4× ARM Cortex A57 |
| GPU | NVIDIA Pascal (256 CUDA cores) |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Display | |
| Display | 2× LCOS (Digital Lightfield) |
| Resolution | 1280×960 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 40° horizontal, 30° vertical (50° diagonal) |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (inside-out) |
| Eye Tracking | Yes |
| Hand Tracking | Yes (gestures) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Integrated speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Device | |
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The Magic Leap One (officially 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 headset introduced Magic Leap's "Digital Lightfield" display technology using LCOS displays, promising more natural AR visuals. The system consisted of three components: the Lightwear headset, the waist-worn Lightpack computing unit with NVIDIA Tegra X2, and a wireless Control handheld. Cloud services ended December 31, 2024, rendering the device non-functional.
History and Development
Magic Leap, founded in 2010 and funded by over $2.6 billion in investment, revealed the Magic Leap One at the end of 2017 after years of secretive development and ambitious marketing. The "Creator Edition" launched August 8, 2018 exclusively through AT&T stores in select US cities. AT&T invested in the company and became the exclusive retail partner.[1]
The device was succeeded by the enterprise-focused Magic Leap 2 in 2022. On December 31, 2024, cloud services for Magic Leap 1 were discontinued, effectively ending functionality.[2]
Design and Hardware
System Components
Three-part system:
- Lightwear: AR headset (two size options)
- Lightpack: Waist-worn computing unit
- Control: Wireless handheld controller
Display (Digital Lightfield)
Magic Leap's proprietary display technology:
- LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) displays
- 1280×960 resolution per eye
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 40° horizontal FOV
- 30° vertical FOV
- 50° diagonal FOV
- "Digital Lightfield" technology
- Multiple focus planes claimed
Processing (Lightpack)
Waist-worn compute unit:
- NVIDIA Parker SoC (Tegra X2)
- 2× Denver 2.0 64-bit cores
- 4× ARM Cortex A57 64-bit cores
- NVIDIA Pascal GPU (256 CUDA cores)
- 8 GB RAM
- 128 GB storage
- Graphics APIs: OpenGL 4.5, Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.3+
Tracking
Advanced spatial computing:
- 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF)
- Inside-out tracking
- Spatial mapping
- Persistent content placement
Input Methods
Multiple input modalities:
- Control: Wireless handheld with touchpad and trigger
- Voice commands
- Gesture recognition
- Head pose tracking
- Eye tracking
Battery
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
- Up to 3 hours continuous use
- Battery life varies by use case
Package Contents
- Lightwear headset
- Lightpack computing unit
- Control handheld
- Fit Kit (nose pieces)
- Chargers
- Quick Start Guide
Availability
Initially limited launch:
- Launch cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle
- Retail partner: AT&T stores exclusively
- Price: $2,295 USD
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | LCOS (Digital Lightfield) |
| Resolution | 1280×960 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Field of View | 40° H × 30° V (50° diagonal) |
| Processor | NVIDIA Tegra X2 |
| GPU | Pascal (256 CUDA cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Battery | Up to 3 hours |
| Price | $2,295 |
Reception
Praise:
- Advanced NVIDIA Tegra X2 processing
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- Multiple input methods (voice, gesture, eye tracking)
- Spatial mapping capabilities
- Eye tracking integration
- High-quality build
Criticism:
- $2,295 price too expensive
- 40° FOV disappointingly narrow
- Waist-worn Lightpack inconvenient
- Failed to match marketing hype
- Limited availability (US only, select cities)
- "Creator Edition" implied not consumer-ready
- Cloud dependency led to end-of-life
- Company nearly collapsed[3]
End of Life
- December 31, 2024: Cloud services discontinued
- Core functionality no longer available
- Device effectively non-operational
- Software updates ceased
See Also
References
- ↑ "Magic Leap shows off its Magic Leap One 'Creator Edition' AR headset, shipping in 2018". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/20/magic-leap-shows-off-its-magic-leap-one-creators-edition-ar-headset-shipping-in-2018/.
- ↑ "Magic Leap". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Leap.
- ↑ "Magic Leap One Creator Edition Tech Specs Revealed". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/magic-leap-one-creator-edition-tech-specs-revealed/.
- ↑ "Magic Leap One Creator's Edition first look". CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/08/magic-leap-one-creators-edition-first-look.html.