Nimo
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| Nimo | |
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| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | AR Glasses |
| Developer | Nimo Planet |
| Announcement Date | Beta launched July 2020; Nimo Core and Nimo OS unveiled 26 October 2023[1][2] |
| Release Date | Unreleased |
| Price | $1299 (US$1,299 plus tax, Nimo 1 reservation price with a US$19 deposit)[3] |
| Website | https://www.nimoplanet.com/ |
| System | |
| Operating System | Nimo OS (based on AOSP and Linux)[4] |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 (Gen 1, in the Nimo Core compute unit)[3] |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 128 GB (Nimo Core)[4] |
| Memory | 8 GB (Nimo Core)[4] |
| Display | |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 per eye (Nimo 1 Glasses, per the company FAQ); 1280x720 per-eye (720p) on the earlier beta design[4][5] |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 46 degrees (Nimo 1 Glasses, per the company FAQ); 26° diagonal on the earlier beta design[4][6] |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular[6] |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF (rotational)[3] |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 (Nimo Core)[4][7] |
| Ports | Two USB-C ports on the Nimo Core (one for the glasses, one for charging or a computer)[4] |
| Battery Capacity | 1850 mAh (Nimo Core)[4] |
| Battery Life | About 2.5 hours (Nimo Core)[4] |
| Device | |
| Dimensions | Nimo Core: 63 mm wide, 43 mm long, 23 mm thick[4] |
| Input | Trackpad and air mouse on the Nimo Core; Bluetooth keyboard, mouse and trackpad; smartphone as input[4] |
Nimo is an augmented reality head-mounted display that has been announced but not yet released to consumers. It is a productivity-focused spatial computing system from Nimo Planet, made up of the Nimo Glasses (also called Nimo Glass), a pocket-sized compute unit called the Nimo Core, and the Nimo OS operating system.[2][7] The system places up to six virtual screens around the wearer, so that a multi-monitor desktop can be carried in a pocket.[4]
Nimo Planet was founded by Rohildev Nattukallingal, who had earlier launched the Neyya smart ring.[3][1] The first Nimo design, shown as a beta in 2020, was a standalone pair of smart glasses with its own processor and battery.[1] In October 2023 the company unveiled the Nimo Core and Nimo OS, moving the computing into a tethered puck, and in January 2024 it announced a partnership that lets the Nimo Core drive Rokid Max glasses.[2][8] Nimo 1, the glasses and Core sold together, has been offered for reservation at US$1,299 plus tax.[3]
Announcement and release
Standalone beta (2018-2022)
According to a July 2020 report by Inc42, Nimo Planet was founded in 2018, was based in Kochi, India, and was registered in Singapore and India. The team had previously built the Neyya ring through a company called Fin Robotics. Nattukallingal told Inc42 that the idea came from wanting a portable multi-screen setup; he had been working on iPads and struggled when he needed more than one screen. The first prototype, built in 2018, had to be connected by USB to a processing unit nearby.[1]
A beta version with a small group of about 200 testers was launched in July 2020. Inc42 reported that the startup had raised about US$130,000 at that point, that the glasses ran a custom Android-based operating system then called Planet OS, and that the product was priced at US$699, a figure the company said could change.[1] A press release issued the same month through PR Newswire quoted Nattukallingal describing Nimo as a replacement for "physical, multiple-monitor, and stagnant desk setup" with smart glasses that give access to more than six workspace screens of up to 60 inches each.[9] The company's 2020 FAQ said beta units would ship to selected customers and enterprises within six months, that a "Nimo Quasar" limited edition reserved for US$349 would ship by the second quarter of 2021, and that units reserved for US$29 would ship by the third quarter of 2021.[10]
In early 2022 Nimo Planet demonstrated the glasses to Wired over Zoom, according to Freethink.[11] Robb Report, citing Wired, described the design as powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 processor with dual 720p displays, producing the virtual equivalent of a 50-inch screen. It had no cameras or speakers.[5] Reservations cost US$19 at the time, the full price was listed as US$799 plus tax, and the company expected to begin shipping in parts of India and the United States in the first half of 2023.[12][11] By January 2023 the listed price had risen to US$1,299 plus tax.[13] In October 2023, the company's website said it showed the beta design and that Nimo Glass had been "revamped" based on user feedback.[14]
Nimo 1 with Nimo Core (2023 onward)
On 26 October 2023 the company, by then described as San Francisco-based, unveiled Nimo OS and the Nimo Core compute unit. Together with the previously announced Nimo Glass, these made up the full system.[2][15] GamesBeat reported that the system was still in beta and not yet for sale. It also listed early investors, including Ravi and Raguram Linganuri of April Ventures, Jitendra Chouksey of Fittr and Jayanti Kanani of Polygon, and reported that Ritesh Malik, founder of Innov8, had joined the board.[2] The company also said it had been granted a U.S. utility patent for its "Nimo OS Spatial Workspace and Multi-Window Architecture" and an Indian design patent for Nimo Glass.[2]
UploadVR reported in November 2023 that Nimo 1 was available to preorder for US$1,299: a US$19 reserve fee was charged immediately and the remaining US$1,280 plus tax was due at shipping. No estimated launch date was given.[3]
In January 2024 Nimo Planet announced a partnership with Rokid so that Rokid Max glasses could be paired with the Nimo Core. Auganix reported that an enterprise bundle of the Nimo Core and Rokid Max cost US$1,499, and that the first 1,000 individual customers could pre-order a Nimo Core Limited Edition with Rokid Max for US$799, with shipping expected in six to eight months.[8] As of September 2026, the company's website lists the Nimo 1 Core as "Shipping NOW to Enterprises" while individuals can pre-order a limited edition, and it gives Q3 2024 as the shipping target for the early-bird Nimo 1 Core and Rokid Max bundle (US$799 plus tax).[16]
Specifications
- Resolution: 1280x720 per-eye (beta design)[5]
- Field of View: 26° diagonal (beta design)[6]
- Price: $1299 (Nimo 1 reservation price)[3]
The table compares the specifications the company and press gave for the standalone beta and for the current Nimo 1 system.
| Specification | Beta design (2020-2022) | Nimo 1 Glasses with Nimo Core (2023 onward) |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | In the glasses: Qualcomm processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage[6]; reported as Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1[5] | In the Nimo Core: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 (Gen 1), 8-core CPU, Adreno 650 GPU, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage[16][3] |
| Display | HD Waveguide display, binocular[6] | Not published beyond resolution and field of view[4] |
| Resolution per eye | 720p[5] | 1920x1080[4] |
| Field of view | 26 degrees diagonal[6] | 46 degrees[4] |
| Pixels per degree | Not published | 49[4] |
| Virtual screens | Six 60-inch screens at 3 meters[6] | Up to six screens, 30 to 100 inches[4][16] |
| Battery | About 3 hours standalone, plus 6-7 hours when plugged into the charging case[12] | Glasses have no internal battery; Nimo Core 1850 mAh, about 2.5 hours[4] |
| Weight | 120 g (beta), 90 g targeted for the final version[12] | Not published |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth[6] | Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1[4][16] |
| Price | US$699 (2020)[1]; US$799 plus tax (2022)[12] | US$1,299 plus tax[13][3] |
Design and hardware
The Nimo 1 package contains the Nimo Glasses, the Nimo Core, a case, a USB-C cable and a user manual.[4] The glasses fold to fit in a pocket and draw power from the Core over a USB-C cable, which must support DisplayPort.[4] MIXED described the glasses as resembling sunglasses but somewhat bulkier.[7]
The Nimo Core measures 63 mm wide, 43 mm long and 23 mm thick, which Auganix compared to an AirPods Pro case.[4][8] It uses the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 chip as the Meta Quest 2.[3] The Core has two USB-C ports: one connects the glasses and the other takes a charger, battery pack or a Mac or Windows laptop. Its battery reaches 80 percent charge in 20 minutes, according to the company.[4] The Core is also the main input device, with a trackpad for scrolling and tapping and rotational tracking so it can be pointed like an air mouse.[3][4] The glasses have rotational (3DoF) tracking only, so virtual screens move with the head rather than staying fixed in space.[3]
Besides the Nimo Glasses, the Nimo Core works with Rokid Max and Xreal Air glasses.[4] The company's website lists compatibility with Xreal Air 1 and 2.[16]
The earlier beta glasses were a self-contained computer. They had integrated processing, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, head tracking and a microphone, but no built-in speakers or cameras. They came in two sizes with adjustable hinges and charged by sitting in their case.[12] Prescription lenses were available at extra cost.[12][10]
Software and features
Nimo OS is the company's proprietary 3D spatial operating system. It is based on the Android Open Source Project and Linux and runs Android, Unity and web apps.[4][2] In 2020 the software was called Planet OS. Inc42 reported that it would run existing Android apps without developers having to rewrite them, and Nattukallingal told the outlet that the OS opened multiple tabs as separate screens instead of closing one app to open another.[1]
The workspace holds up to six screens. Three central screens, called Pro Space, have fixed app slots, and three screens above them, called Play Space, can hold apps of various sizes and widgets.[4] Users can change the depth of individual apps, and the system plays stereoscopic 3D videos and photos.[4] UploadVR reported that Nimo says its operating system is more optimized than Meta's, which lets it support up to six Android or web applications at once on the XR2 chip.[3]
Apps come from the Nimo Store or can be installed manually. Windows and Mac applications can be shown through a USB-C connection or remote desktop, and Auganix reported that a connected laptop can extend up to five screens into the Nimo workspace.[4][8] For enterprise software, Nimo Planet partnered with Cameyo, a virtual app delivery platform, to run Windows and Linux apps.[4] Nimo OS accepts Bluetooth keyboards, mice and trackpads, and iPhone and Android phones can act as input devices.[4] In January 2024 the company said it was working on adding generative AI features to the OS.[8]
Reception
In its November 2023 report, UploadVR said the field of view of around 45 degrees was very limited, so in most situations a wearer would see only one virtual screen at a time. The outlet noted that Nimo's marketing was "at least being somewhat honest" about this and showed the user panning their head between monitors. It also said it was unclear how much of the design was conceptual and how much would ship.[3] UploadVR compared Nimo with Spacetop, which also used a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 but put the chip in a keyboard and had positional (6DoF) tracking, so its screens stay fixed in space.[3] MIXED, citing the company FAQ of the time, gave the field of view as 45 degrees.[7] Earlier, in 2022, Freethink advised caution before paying a deposit, noting that Nattukallingal's previous startup, Fin Robotics, had crowdfunded a smart ring that it never shipped to many of its backers.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Bhumika Khatri (2020-07-21). "With Just $130K In Funding, Indian Smart Glasses Startup Nimo Planet Is Taking On Tech Giants". Inc42. https://inc42.com/startups/with-just-130k-in-funding-indias-nimo-planet-is-looking-to-challenge-tech-giants-with-its-smart-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Dean Takahashi (2023-10-26). "Nimo Planet launches spatial computing system for productivity apps". GamesBeat. https://gamesbeat.com/nimo-planet-launches-spatial-computing-system-for-productivity-apps/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 David Heaney (2023-11-06). "Nimo: Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses With A Compute Puck & Spatial OS". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/nimo-productivity-focused-smart-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 "FAQ". Nimo Planet. Nimo Planet, Inc.. https://www.nimoplanet.com/faq. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Rachel Cormack (2022-03-22). "These New Smart Glasses Have 6 Different Virtual Screens for Working on the Go". Robb Report. https://robbreport.com/gear/gadgets/nimo-planet-smart-glasses-1234670093/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 "Nimo Planet - Your new computer designed to work from anywhere". Nimo Planet (archived 12 April 2022). Nimo Planet, Inc.. https://web.archive.org/web/20220412211621/https://www.nimoplanet.com/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Tomislav Bezmalinovic (2023-10-27). "Nimo is a spatial computer that fits in your pocket". MIXED. https://mixed-news.com/en/nimo-spatial-computer-pocket/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Sam Sprigg (2024-01-23). "Nimo Planet partners with Rokid to enhance spatial productivity". Auganix. https://www.auganix.org/ar-news-nimo-planet-partners-with-rokid-to-enhance-spatial-productivity/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "A New Computer for the 49 Million Flexible, Work-From-Anywhere Professionals". PR Newswire. VNM USA. 2020-07-16. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-new-computer-for-the-49-million-flexible-work-from-anywhere-professionals-301094589.html. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "FAQ - Nimo Planet". Nimo Planet (archived 13 August 2020). Nimo Planet Pte. Ltd.. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813150833/https://www.nimoplanet.com/faq. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Kristin Houser (2022-04-03). "Nimo smart glasses are like a PC for your eyes". Freethink. https://www.freethink.com/consumer-tech/nimo-smart-glasses. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 "FAQ - Nimo Planet". Nimo Planet (archived 22 March 2022). Nimo Planet, Inc.. https://web.archive.org/web/20220322165709/https://www.nimoplanet.com/faq. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "FAQ - Nimo Planet". Nimo Planet (archived 30 January 2023). Nimo Planet, Inc.. https://web.archive.org/web/20230130023856/https://www.nimoplanet.com/faq. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ "Nimo Planet - Spatial computer designed to work from anywhere". Nimo Planet (archived 4 October 2023). Nimo Planet, Inc.. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004210624/https://www.nimoplanet.com/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ Joe O'Halloran (2023-10-26). "Nimo Planet completes spatial computing system for hybrid work". Computer Weekly. https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366557215/Nimo-Planet-completes-spatial-computing-system-for-hybrid-work. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 "Nimo Planet - World's first Spatial Computer for Productivity that fits in the pocket". Nimo Planet. Nimo Planet, Inc.. https://www.nimoplanet.com/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.