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Magic Leap is a head-mounted display with a tiny projector that shines light onto a transparent lens, which deflects the light onto the user's retina. Named [[Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal]] by Magic Leap, this process is different from the traditional stereoscopic 3D technology used in movies and other [[VR]] devices such as [[Oculus Rift]]. Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal does not trick your eyes to create 3D effects, instead it utilizes the projector and lens to shine light into your eyes directly. The result is sharper and more realistic rendered imageries. Similar to [[HoloLens]], Magic Leap intends to use its technology to blend the real world with that of the artificial.
 
Magic Leap is a head-mounted display with a tiny projector that shines light onto a transparent lens, which deflects the light onto the user's retina. Named [[Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal]] by Magic Leap, this process is different from the traditional stereoscopic 3D technology used in movies and other [[VR]] devices such as [[Oculus Rift]]. Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal does not trick your eyes to create 3D effects, instead it utilizes the projector and lens to shine light into your eyes directly. The result is sharper and more realistic rendered imageries. Similar to [[HoloLens]], Magic Leap intends to use its technology to blend the real world with that of the artificial.
 
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The headset is a glass-like wearable.
 
==Apps==
 
==Apps==
  

Revision as of 20:35, 19 February 2015

Magic Leap
Basic Info
Type Augmented Reality Device
Creator Rony Abovitz
Developer Magic Leap (Company)
System
Storage
Display
Image
Optics
Tracking
Audio
Connectivity
Device
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Magic Leap is an Augmented Reality device founded by Rony Abovitz and developed by Magic Leap (Company). Developing in stealth mode since 2011, Magic Leap's goal is to create Cinematic Realism. The company has raised over 590 million dollars from Google, Qualcomm, Andressen Horowitz and other investors.

Magic Leap is a head-mounted display with a tiny projector that shines light onto a transparent lens, which deflects the light onto the user's retina. Named Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal by Magic Leap, this process is different from the traditional stereoscopic 3D technology used in movies and other VR devices such as Oculus Rift. Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal does not trick your eyes to create 3D effects, instead it utilizes the projector and lens to shine light into your eyes directly. The result is sharper and more realistic rendered imageries. Similar to HoloLens, Magic Leap intends to use its technology to blend the real world with that of the artificial.

Hardware

The headset is a glass-like wearable.

Apps

Developer

History

Magic Leap began as Magic Leap Studios based in Flordia, U.S. It was initially making a graphic novel and a series of featured films. In 2011, Rony Abovitz attended Comic-Con and released its first Virtual Reality app.

As of 2014, Richard Taylor, co-founder of special effects company Weta Workshop, along with Neal Stephenson, science fiction writer, is working for Magic Leap.

In February 5, 2014, Magic Leap raised 50 million dollars in Series A round.

In October 21, 2014, Magic Leap raised 542 million dollars in Series B round from Google, Qualcomm Ventures, Andressen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Legendary Entertainment and Obvious Ventures.