Rokid Max
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| Rokid Max | |
|---|---|
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| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Tethered AR |
| Creator | Rokid |
| Developer | Rokid |
| Manufacturer | Rokid |
| Announcement Date | March 2023[1] |
| Release Date | 2023; December 22, 2023 (NTT Docomo, Japan)[2] |
| Price | US$439 (announced 2023 price)[1] |
| Website | https://max.rokid.com/index.html |
| Requires | DisplayPort video over USB-C, or a compatible powered adapter[3][2] |
| Predecessor | Rokid Air[1] |
| Successor | Rokid Max 2[4] |
| Display | |
| Display | Sony Micro-OLED[5] |
| Peak Brightness | Up to 600 nits at the eye (manufacturer specification)[6] |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 per eye (default mode)[2] |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz[5] |
| Image | |
| Field of View | Up to 50° diagonal (listed specification)[2] |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Birdbath[7] |
| Ocularity | Binocular[2] |
| Adjustable Diopter | 0.00D to -6.00D, independently for each eye[3] |
| Passthrough | Optical see-through[7] |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | IMU-based 3DoF; requires supporting host software[8] |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Two near-ear directional speakers[5] |
| Microphone | Two noise-reducing microphones (manufacturer specification)[5] |
| Camera | None (listed in the 2025 device comparison)[7] |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C[2] |
| Ports | USB-C[3] |
| Wired Video | USB-C[3] |
| Power | Connected source device; no built-in battery[3] |
| Device | |
| Dimensions | 174.37 × 158.71 × 44.94 mm (manufacturer listing)[5] |
| Weight | 75 g (manufacturer specification)[2] |
| Headstrap | Eyeglass frame with folding temples[1] |
| Color | Space Blue[2] |
| Sensors | Nine-axis IMU and proximity sensor[5] |
| Input | Volume and brightness buttons; connected host's controls[3] |
| Compliance | TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort (AR), Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications, as reported by Rokid[6] |
The Rokid Max is a pair of Rokid display glasses introduced in 2023. It combines a binocular Sony Micro-OLED display with birdbath optics and connects to an external video source over USB-C. Rokid marketed it for watching films, playing games and displaying computer content, with a stated weight of 75 g and independently adjustable focus for each eye.[1][5]
The glasses can display a connected device's screen without a dedicated app. Their motion sensor also supplies head-rotation information for supported AR software. Display mirroring and software that uses 3DoF head tracking are distinct operating modes; the connected phone, computer or companion player supplies the content and processing.[9][8]
History and development
Rokid was founded in 2014 and developed both AR hardware and software. Its March 22, 2023 announcement described Max as the next generation after Rokid Air, with preorders opening on March 21. The announced US price was $439. At that time, Rokid planned to begin shipping at the end of April for delivery during May. Those dates were the announced schedule, rather than a confirmed delivery date for every order.[1]
VANLINKS began a Japanese crowdfunding campaign for Max on May 24, 2023. NTT Docomo subsequently released the glasses through its Japanese sales channels on December 22, 2023, and offered an AR Joy Pack containing Max and the original Rokid Station.[10][2]
The later Max 2 is a separate model. Rokid's current AR product range promotes Max 2, AR Spatial and AR Joy 2; the latter two use Max 2 glasses with different companion devices.[4]
Design and fit
Max has a folding eyeglass frame, replaceable nose pads and a removable blackout cover. The manual instructs users to adjust the nose pads so that the image is centered and fully visible. The USB-C port, directional speakers and brightness and volume controls are on the temples; two focus knobs sit above the optical assemblies.[3]
| Measurement | Published value and scope |
|---|---|
| Weight | 75 g, as listed by Rokid and NTT Docomo.[2] |
| Manufacturer dimensions | Length 174.37 mm, width 158.71 mm, height 44.94 mm. Rokid's specification page does not label this value as a folded measurement.[5] |
| NTT Docomo dimensions during use | W159 × D175 × H47 mm.[2] |
| NTT Docomo folded dimensions | W154 × D56 × H53 mm.[2] |
Display technology
Rokid specifies a binocular 3840 × 1080 display, corresponding to 1920 × 1080 pixels per eye in the default mode. Its Chinese specification sheet lists Sony Micro-OLED panels, an 8-bit color depth, 108% sRGB gamut and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. These are manufacturer specifications, rather than independent measurements.[5]
| Display characteristic | Specification and conditions |
|---|---|
| Default resolution | 1920 × 1080 per eye.[2] |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120 Hz. This is the display's stated maximum, not a head-tracking update rate.[5] |
| Field of view | Rokid lists approximately 50°. NTT Docomo identifies its listed maximum 50° as diagonal.[5][2] |
| Angular resolution | Rokid lists 45 pixels per degree, without identifying it as an average or peak value.[5] |
| Brightness | Rokid lists 400 nits as the default at-eye brightness and 600 nits as the peak at-eye brightness.[6] |
| Brightness control | Six levels, selected with the brightness button.[3] |
| Advertised virtual screen | Equivalent to a 215-inch screen viewed from 6 m, as described at launch. The inch figure is an apparent-size comparison at that stated distance.[1][2] |
A June 2024 support answer explicitly covering both Max and Max 2 says that their default mode is 1920 × 1080 and that 1920 × 1200 can be used with Station 2 or by changing a compatible source's display resolution. This mode should be distinguished from the original product's default 1080p specification.[11]
Rokid also lists support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), which concerns protected video delivered through a compatible connection.[6]
2D and stereoscopic video
The manual describes separate 2D and side-by-side 3D modes. Holding the brightness button for two seconds selects the SBS mode; an eight-second hold selects the 3840 × 1080 3D mode. The host must provide the corresponding video content.[3]
Optical system and focus adjustment
Max's birdbath optics use reflective elements to direct light from the microdisplays toward the eyes while allowing a view of the surroundings. The manufacturer's launch announcement and a 2025 optical review identify this optical design. The supplied blackout cover can block ambient light when viewing content.[1][7][3]
The built-in diopter adjustment covers 0.00D to -6.00D, with a separate knob for each eye. Rokid also describes a prescription mount for users whose correction exceeds that range. Its support guidance makes a distinction between focusing the displayed image and correcting everyday vision: the knobs affect the digital content, and do not sharpen the view of the real environment.[12][13]
A March 2023 support answer says that the display size and distance cannot be adjusted. Later Station 2 functions belong to their own software configuration and should not be treated as a mechanical focus or lens-spacing adjustment in the original glasses.[14][8]
Audio system
The glasses have two near-ear directional speakers and two microphones that Rokid describes as noise reducing. The Chinese specification sheet lists echo cancellation, noise reduction and voice enhancement as audio functions, alongside support for voice operation. Voice features depend on the connected system and its software.[5]
NTT Docomo describes an open-back speaker design intended to reduce sound leakage, and optical polarization intended to reduce forward light leakage. These are design and marketing claims, rather than a guarantee that the sound or image is inaccessible to nearby people.[2]
Connectivity and device compatibility
Max receives video through a USB-C connection that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, and draws power from the connected source. The manual explicitly states that the glasses have no built-in battery. A USB-C connector by itself does not establish video-output compatibility.[3]
| Source or accessory | Documented connection |
|---|---|
| Compatible Android phone, tablet or computer | Direct USB-C DisplayPort video. Rokid lists Android phones, iPad, Mac and PC devices with the required output.[5] |
| Steam Deck or ROG Ally | NTT Docomo lists direct connection for these handhelds.[2] |
| Nintendo Switch | Rokid Hub and additional power. Hub's product page describes simultaneous phone charging and glasses connection.[15][2] |
| Xbox or PlayStation 5 | NTT Docomo specifies an HDMI-to-USB-C conversion cable and a micro-USB power cable.[2] |
| Device with Wi-Fi screen casting, without USB-C DisplayPort output | Rokid's March 2023 guidance describes using an external wireless adapter. The glasses remain connected to that adapter.[16] |
| Original Rokid Station | An optional Android TV player that supplies content to the glasses. NTT Docomo offered it both separately and in the AR Joy Pack.[2] |
NTT Docomo's compatibility page states that basic operation checks do not guarantee every feature on every listed device. The connection, adapter, application and content service all form part of the configuration.[2]
Input and controls
| Control | Documented function |
|---|---|
| Brightness button | Cycles through six brightness levels; long presses select 3D modes.[3] |
| Volume buttons | Increase or reduce the speakers' volume.[3] |
| Left and right focus knobs | Adjust focus independently for each eye within 0.00D to -6.00D.[3] |
| Host controls | The connected phone, computer, console or companion player supplies the controls for its content. Max's on-glasses buttons control display and audio settings.[5] |
The manual also identifies a proximity sensor in the glasses. Rokid's specification sheet lists an enhanced nine-axis inertial sensor system comprising a gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer.[3][5]
Software and head tracking
Direct display and the original Rokid AR app
In March 2023, Rokid documented a screen-casting mode that did not require the Rokid AR app, and an AR mode that did. Its app guidance specified compatible phones running Android 10 or later. This was support for particular host devices, rather than a promise that every Android phone with a USB-C port could run the AR mode.[9]
Rokid's current download page describes the Rokid AR app as a tool for transferring supported local files to compatible AR devices. This is different from the 2023 description, so the older app's AR functions should be understood in their historical context.[17]
Station 2 and 3DoF
Rokid's June 20, 2024 FAQ said that the original Max and Max 2 used the same IMU chip, and that Station 2 could work with Max for 3DoF functions. It also said that recalibrating the original Max's IMU parameters would be desirable, but that a detailed recalibration plan was not yet available. The FAQ mentioned third-party development for Windows and macOS, including AR MONI.[8]
The same 2024 FAQ series listed a 53-75 mm software interpupillary-distance range for Station 2. Its answer specifically naming Max and Max 2 explains that the setting belongs to the Station 2 host: it does not follow the glasses when they connect to another host.[18][19]
Current Rokid product material markets Station 2 specifically for Max 2. The dated Max compatibility statement is separate from that current Max 2 product configuration.[4]
Use cases and limitations
Rokid introduced Max as a portable display for films, games and other mobile-device content. The original Rokid Station adds Android TV applications without requiring a phone as the content source, while a computer can provide ordinary desktop content over its video output.[1][2][5]
The glasses rely on an external content source and its power. The display can be viewed through the optical lenses or with the blackout cover attached, but the built-in focus adjustment applies to the virtual image. Fitting the nose pads, selecting an appropriate correction and using a documented host configuration are separate parts of setup.[3][13]
Max's listed inertial head tracking concerns rotation. The 2025 device comparison lists no cameras and no standalone operation for the original model. It should therefore be distinguished from camera-equipped spatial headsets.[7]
Certification
Rokid's Chinese product page reports TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort (AR), Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certification. This describes the manufacturer's certification claim; it does not establish that every wearer will remain comfortable throughout an unlimited viewing session.[6]
Research uses
Optical and industrial comparison
A 2025 review in Light: Advanced Manufacturing included Rokid Max in its comparison of optical see-through headsets and illustrated its birdbath optical path and a displayed assembly image. Its experience survey involved 11 industrial experts, two of whom were co-authors, using test images and assembly tasks lasting 40-50 minutes. The published optical-rating diagram groups Max with Xreal Air 2, so that diagram does not isolate a Max-specific score. The specifications in its device table largely came from manufacturers; the Max brightness entry was not identified as an independent measurement.[7]
Ultrasound display trial
A 2024 randomized trial used Rokid Max, identified as RA201, as a wired head-worn display for a Mindray MX7 ultrasound machine during radial artery catheterization. The single-center study analyzed 222 adult elective-surgery patients, with six experienced anesthesiologists performing the procedures. First-puncture success was 98/111 (88.3%) in the glasses group and 80/111 (72.1%) in the conventional ultrasound-screen group, with p = 0.002. Operators could view the procedure below the glasses while the ultrasound image appeared in the display.[20]
The operators knew which display they were using. The authors identified possible bias in satisfaction and ergonomic ratings, and did not establish the effect for inexperienced operators, emergency procedures or other environments. The study evaluated that clinical display arrangement; it was not a general test of Max's tracking accuracy or end-to-end video latency.[20]
Pediatric dental protocol
A study protocol published in April 2026 proposed using Rokid Max for passive video distraction alongside conventional local anesthesia during treatment of acute pulpitis. It planned 100 children aged 6-12, randomly assigned to two groups. The publication describes the planned intervention and assessment methods, rather than reporting completed treatment outcomes or establishing a therapeutic benefit of the glasses.[21]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Rokid leads the charge in AR tech innovation with the new Rokid Max AR glasses set". Rokid via PR Newswire. 2023-03-22. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rokid-leads-the-charge-in-ar-tech-innovation-with-the-new-rokid-max-ar-glasses-set-301778211.html. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 "Rokid Max: features, specifications and compatibility". NTT Docomo. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/product/rokidmax/?dynaviid=case0013.dynavi&icid=CRP_PRD_history_area. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 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 3.15 "Rokid Max User Manual". Rokid (manufacturer manual hosted by Cellin). https://www.cellin.cz/obrazek.php?id=zbozi_files%2Frokmax_1%2Frokid_max_user_manual.pdf. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Rokid AR Glasses Series". Rokid. https://global.rokid.com/collections/rokid-ar-glasses-series. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 "Rokid Max: technical specifications". Rokid. https://max.rokid.com/product/index.html. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Rokid Max". Rokid. https://max.rokid.com/index.html. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Artem B. Solomashenko; Olga L. Afanaseva; Maria V. Shishova; Igor E. Gulianskii; Sergey A. Sobolnikov; Nikolay V. Petrov (2025). "Industrial applications of AR headsets: a review of the devices and experience". Light: Advanced Manufacturing 6: Article 23. doi:10.37188/lam.2025.023. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Does the Station 2 connect to the Rokid Max except for the Rokid Max 2? Does Air/Max/Max2 support 3DoF independently?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/station-2/does-the-station-2-connect-to-the-rokid-max-except-for-the-rokid-max-2-does-air-max-max2-support-3dof-independently. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "How to use Rokid Max glasses and shall we install the app?". Rokid. 2023-03-21. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/functionality/how-to-use-rokid-max-glasses-and-shall-we-install-the-app. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "215インチ相当の巨大デュアルディスプレイがARグラスから！新商品「Rokid Max」（ロキッドマックス）が国内クラウドファウンディング開始". VANLINKS via PR TIMES. 2023-05-24. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000036578.html. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "What is the display resolution of the Rokid Max 2?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/max-2/what-is-the-display-resolution-of-the-rokid-max-2. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "Can I wear the glasses if I have myopia?". Rokid. 2023-03-21. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/display-adjustment/can-i-wear-the-glasses-if-i-have-myopia. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Can Rokid Max glasses be used as glasses for nearsighted individuals in daily life?". Rokid. 2023-07-16. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/display-adjustment/can-the-rokid-max-glasses-be-used-as-glasses-for-nearsighted-individuals-in-daily-life. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "Can I adjust the display size and distance?". Rokid. 2023-03-21. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/display-adjustment/can-i-adjust-the-display-size-and-distance. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "Rokid Hub". Rokid. https://global.rokid.com/products/rokid-hub. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "Which devices can be used with Rokid Max glasses via a wireless adapter?". Rokid. 2023-03-21. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/compatibility/which-devices-can-be-used-with-rokid-max-glasses-via-a-wireless-adapter. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "Apps Download". Rokid. https://global.rokid.com/pages/app-download. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "What is the range of pupil distances supported by Station 2?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/blogs/station-2/what-is-the-range-of-pupil-distances-supported-by-station-2. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ "Once we set IPD on Station 2 + Max/Max2 glasses. Will the same IPD setting be maintained when we connect Max/Max2 glasses to other devices?". Rokid. 2024-06-20. https://global.rokid.com/de/blogs/station-2/once-we-set-ipd-on-station-2-max-max2-glasses-will-the-same-ipd-setting-be-maintained-when-we-connect-max-max2-glasses-to-other-devices. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Yan Wang; Mingjing Chen; Ting Zou; Yan Weng; Wenjie Mao; Qing Zhong; Haibo Song (2024). "The effect of smart glasses combined with ultrasound on radial arterial catheterization: a randomized controlled trial". BMC Anesthesiology 24: Article 444. doi:10.1186/s12871-024-02828-8. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
- ↑ Wenjuan Cao; Chunpeng Liu; Zaiyong Yang; Yuchen Wang; Jiayi Dou; Xueling Qiu; Liting Zhang; Aiqin Lv; Lu Tang (2026-04-14). "Analgesic and Sedative Effects of Virtual Reality on Children with Acute Pulpitis: A Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial". Journal of Pain Research 19: Article 586296. doi:10.2147/JPR.S586296. Retrieved 2026-10-14.