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Rokid AR Lite

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Rokid AR Lite
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented reality[1]
Type Augmented reality glasses
Subtype Standalone AR
Platform YodaOS (Master)[1]
Developer Rokid[1]
Manufacturer Rokid[1]
Announcement Date 23 April 2024 (international announcement)[1]
Release Date 2024 crowdfunding; AR Spatial retail offer documented September 2025[2][3]
Price US$499 Kickstarter early bird; US$749 listed in November 2024[4][5]
Website https://global.rokid.com/
Requires Max 2 and Station 2 for the spatial system[6]
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (Station 2; Rokid specification)[7]
Display
Display Sony Micro-OLED, 0.68-inch panels[3]
Peak Brightness Up to 600 nits at the eye (manufacturer rating)[8]
Resolution 1920 × 1080 default; up to 1920 × 1200 per eye with Station 2[9]
Refresh Rate 90 Hz with Station 2; up to 120 Hz with other hosts[10]
Image
Field of View Approximately 50° (manufacturer rating)[8]
Optics
Ocularity Binocular[9]
Tracking
Tracking 3DoF with Station 2[11]
Connectivity
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh (Station 2)[1]
Device
Weight 75 g (Max 2 glasses only)[1]


Rokid AR Lite is a two-part spatial computing system from Rokid that combines Rokid Max 2 display glasses with the Rokid Station 2 computing unit. Station 2 runs YodaOS-Master and provides the computing and battery power for the package's spatial interface.[1] Rokid also markets the Max 2 and Station 2 combination as Rokid AR Spatial. The glasses can work as a display for other hosts, but Rokid's documented 3DoF mode requires Station 2.[3][11]

Reviewed 15 October 2026. Exact Max 2 and Station 2 bundle, original announcement and crowdfunding, manufacturer specifications and support limits, contemporary review and a device-specific clinical study. About review dates.

History and development

Rokid's international announcement on 23 April 2024 introduced AR Lite as a Max 2 and Station 2 package with YodaOS-Master. It described a separate computing unit rather than putting the entire computer in the glasses.[1] The Kickstarter campaign ran from 27 May to 11 July 2024 and recorded 2,222 backers pledging HK$9,586,083. Rokid advertised a US$499 early-bird pledge.[2][4] A September 2025 manufacturer article offered the same Max 2 and Station 2 combination as AR Spatial.[3] Rokid's Chinese download page continues to identify AR Lite among the supported products for its Rokid AR App. Its 20 April 2026 v4.1.1 notes include Station 2 usage-duration reporting and fixes.[12]

Components

Rokid Max 2 glasses

The glasses use Sony Micro-OLED displays and birdbath optics. Rokid lists black and silver frames. The advertised 300-inch image is an apparent screen at a stated six-metre viewing distance, rather than a physical panel size.[8][7] Focus dials provide myopia adjustment from 0.00 to -6.00 dioptres. Interpupillary distance adjustment is software based on Station 2; Max 2 has no manual mechanism that changes the lens spacing.[3][13][5] Rokid's June 2024 support answer identifies a supplied blackout cover and says the glasses do not have electrochromic dimming.[14]

Rokid Station 2

Station 2 has an aluminium-alloy frame and two USB-C ports with 18 W charging. It provides a touch surface and a spatial ray pointer for selecting content.[1] The technical sheet also lists a cooling fan, a nine-axis IMU, a linear motor and physical power, home, menu and volume controls.[7] Rokid's technical sheet identifies Station 2's processor as Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Qualcomm's 2025 IoT case-study collection instead calls AR Lite a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 product. These sources give conflicting chip identifications.[7][15] Qualcomm describes the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 as a 4 nm platform.[16]

Features

Multi-app mode

YodaOS-Master provides a spatial multi-application interface. Rokid's 2024 description lists a built-in spatial browser, the Dejavu video application, cross-device transfers, Mac 32:9 casting and playback of 4K video at 30 frames per second. Video-file support is separate from the glasses' display resolution.[6] A June 2024 support answer describes a three-window workspace with one incoming computer cast and two local Station 2 apps. It says the built-in casting service accepts one external device at a time; other streaming apps are a separate route.[17]

3DoF tracking

The documented 3DoF mode tracks head rotation for screen positioning when Max 2 is connected to Station 2. Rokid's support documentation says Max 2 does not provide this mode independently.[11] Rokid separately states that Max 2 lacks the camera needed for the hand-tracking function asked about in its support FAQ. Touching or moving the Station 2 controller should therefore be distinguished from camera-based hand tracking.[18]

Standalone operation

The complete Max 2 and Station 2 system can run its own spatial applications without a phone or PC supplying the computation. The glasses remain connected by cable to the separate host.[6] Rokid documented APK sideloading in June 2024.[19]

Peripheral support

Rokid documents Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support for the AR Spatial combination.[20] Bluetooth earbuds pair with Station 2, rather than directly with the Max 2 glasses, according to Rokid's support answer.[21]

Use modes

Standalone

Max 2 connects to Station 2 for the package's own spatial interface and screen anchoring. Station 2 does not accept a direct DisplayPort video input; a compatible source can instead send a screen projection to its software.[22]

Tethered

Max 2 can also serve as display glasses for compatible phones or laptops. Rokid distinguishes the bundle's 90 Hz system refresh rate from the glasses' maximum 120 Hz when connected to other devices.[10][3][23]

Technical specifications

The figures below are manufacturer specifications unless a dated price source is identified. Glasses weight excludes Station 2; maximum refresh rate depends on the host.[1][10]

Component Specification
Glasses weight 75 g[1]
Display Sony 0.68-inch Micro-OLED panels[3]
Resolution 1920 × 1080 default; up to 1920 × 1200 per eye with Station 2[9]
Field of view Approximately 50°; axis unspecified in the cited manufacturer sheet[8]
Refresh rate 90 Hz for Max 2 + Station 2; up to 120 Hz with other hosts[10]
Brightness Up to 600 nits peak at the eye[8]
Station processor Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (Rokid specification)[7]
Station battery 5000 mAh; 18 W charging[1]
Tracking 3DoF with Station 2[11]
Historical price US$499 Kickstarter early bird; US$749 package listed in the November 2024 review[4][5]
Station memory and storage 8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage[7]
Station wireless Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2[7]
Audio and microphones Two near-ear directional speakers; two microphones on Max 2[7]

Reception

In a November 2024 hands-on review, Jason England of Tom's Guide praised the picture quality, comfort and speakers, and reported using a Bluetooth keyboard to write in Google Docs. He criticised the US$749 package price, large carrying case and lack of electrochromic lenses. His test unit's AOSP-based software lacked Google Play services, complicating app installation. He also compared its price unfavourably with the Xreal Beam Pro and Xreal Air 2 combination. These observations describe the reviewed software and hardware at that time.[5]

Research use

A 2026 single-centre randomised trial used Max 2 and Station 2 with a TUORen TR-WP1 wireless ultrasound probe for radial artery catheterisation. It enrolled 194 surgical patients aged at least 65, with 97 in each group, and three experienced anaesthesiologists performed the procedures. First-puncture success was 88/97 (90.72%) with the integrated system versus 66/97 (68.04%) with conventional ultrasound (relative risk 1.333, 95% confidence interval 1.147-1.550).[24] The comparator used a different, console-based ultrasound system, so the trial did not isolate the glasses' contribution. Operators and behavioural assessors could not be blinded; analyses did not adjust for repeated observations within operators, and secondary outcomes had no multiplicity adjustment. The findings concern that complete clinical setup, rather than general AR accuracy or consumer comfort.[24]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Rokid (2024-04-23). "Rokid Unveils Rokid AR Lite". PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rokid-unveils-rokid-ar-lite-302124387.html. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rokid Team. "Rokid AR Lite, Your First AR Glasses for Spatial Computing". Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rokid/rokid-ar-lite. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Rokid Launches AR Spatial Glasses with 300-Inch Virtual Display". Rokid. 2025-09-01. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/articles/rokid-launches-ar-spatial-glasses-with-300-inch-virtual-display. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "What's the Rokid AR Lite price on Kickstarter?". Rokid. 2024-06-21. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/early-bird-price/whats-the-rokid-ar-lite-price-on-kickstarter. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Jason England (2024-11-05). "I just tested the best premium AR glasses you can buy — here's what they can do". Tom's Guide. https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/rokid-ar-lite-ar-glasses-review. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Show Rokid AR Lite". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/ar-lite-intro/show-rokid-ar-lite. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 "Rokid AR Lite technical specifications". Rokid. https://arlite.rokid.com/profile. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 "Rokid AR Lite official overview". Rokid. https://arlite.rokid.com/. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "The resolution of max2 connected to station1 is also limited to 1080 right? The default resolution of both max2 and max is 1920*1080, right? When connecting with station2, it can realize max 1200.". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/the-resolution-of-max2-connected-to-station1-is-also-limited-to-1080-right-the-default-resolution-of-both-max2-and-max-is-1920-1080-right-when-connecting-with-station2-it-can-realize-max-1200. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "What is the refresh rate of the Rokid Max 2?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/what-is-the-refresh-rate-of-the-rokid-max-2. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Does Air/Max/Max2 support 3DoF independently?". Rokid. 2024-06-27. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/does-air-max-max2-support-3dof-independently-1. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  12. ↑ "Application downloads: Rokid AR App". Rokid. https://www.rokid.com/zh-CN/download?type=ai. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  13. ↑ "Does the Rokid Max 2 allow for manual IPD (interpupillary distance) adjustment?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/does-the-rokid-max-2-allow-for-manual-ipd-interpupillary-distance-adjustment. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  14. ↑ "The Rokid Max 2 had electrocromatoc dimming or just the cap like the Rokid max ?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/the-rokid-max-2-had-electrocromatoc-dimming-or-just-the-cap-like-the-rokid-max. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  15. ↑ "扬帆再出海：2025 高通物联网创新案例集". Qualcomm. 2025. https://www.qualcomm.cn/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/files/2025_qualcomm_iot_innovation_use_cases.pdf. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  16. ↑ "Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Product Brief". Qualcomm. 2022. https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/product_brief_snapdragon_6_gen_1.pdf. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  17. ↑ "If the Max connext by cable to tue Station, how do i connect the AR Lite to a computer for productivity use?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/ar-lite-intro/if-the-max-connext-by-cable-to-tue-station-how-do-i-connect-the-ar-lite-to-a-computer-for-productivity-use. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  18. ↑ "Any support for hand tracking like Leap motion controller?". Rokid. 2024-06-21. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/station-2/any-support-for-hand-tracking-like-leap-motion-controller. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  19. ↑ "Can external APK applications be installed from the store like on Android?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/station-2/can-external-apk-applications-be-installed-from-the-store-like-on-android. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  20. ↑ "Rokid AR Spatial". Rokid. https://global.rokid.com/pages/2024-rokid-ar-lite. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  21. ↑ "Is it possible to hear the sound by earbuds instead of by the glasses? If yes, the pairing is with the glasses or with the source?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/is-it-possible-to-hear-the-sound-by-earbuds-instead-of-by-the-glasses-if-yes-the-pairing-is-with-the-glasses-or-with-the-source. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  22. ↑ "I can see the station 2 can pin the screen in space with 3dof, but only for the apps playing on it. Will I be able to connect any device to the station 2 and be able to fix its screen in space?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/station-2/i-can-see-the-station-2-can-pin-the-screen-in-space-with-3dof-but-only-for-the-apps-playing-on-it-will-i-be-able-to-connect-any-device-to-the-station-2-and-be-able-to-fix-its-screen-in-space. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  23. ↑ "Can the Max 2 be used as a display to connect to other devices like the Max?". Rokid. 2024-06-27. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/can-the-max-2-be-used-as-a-display-to-connect-to-other-devices-like-the-max-1. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Wudong Zhuang, Ruizhao Lyu, Xiaoyuan Li, Yang Bai, Rui Liu and Jianhua Wang (2026-07-23). "Smart glasses integrated with a wireless ultrasound system for radial artery catheterization in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial". Frontiers in Medicine 13: 1884099. doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1884099. Retrieved 2026-10-15.
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