Information Density: Magic Leap – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H1] From vision to reality.Groundbreaking augmented reality solutions.
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[H2] Magic Leap is pioneering see-through augmented reality through innovative waveguides, device ideation, and platform development. We are enabling the next phase of human and digital experiences.
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[H2] Waveguides
[H3] Our industry-leading waveguide technology delivers precise digital content overlayed on top of the physical world.
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[H2] Prototyping
[H3] From early-stage concepts to fully functional prototypes, our teams guide partners through every phase of AR glasses development, delivering designs ready for manufacturing.
Explore Prototyping
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[H2] Platform Services
[H3] Our platform services are powered by teams with deep experience building AR from the ground up. From embedded systems to OS, SDKs, and UX design, we work closely with partners to solve complex challenges.
Explore Building AR
[H2] Stories
[H3] Human insight shapes everything we do, from the AR we develop to the culture we've built. Learn more about the people, progress, and processes behind it all.
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[H1] Prototyping
[IMG: Two hands gently place an AR glasses prototype onto a base for testing and evaluation.]
[H2] From early-stage concepts to fully functional prototypes, our teams guide partners through every phase of AR glasses development, delivering designs ready for manufacturing.
[IMG: A human factors researcher tests a custom adjustable head device to study how varying pressure levels relate to discomfort.]
Industrial Design
[H2] Planning for functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturing
[IMG: A human factors researcher tests a custom adjustable head device to study how varying pressure levels relate to discomfort.]
AR devices must be wearable for long periods, fit a wide range of head shapes, and look and feel natural across an array of social  situations. Our industrial design process balances all of these elements through meticulous user testing, research, and materials.‍Read the storyDevice
[H2] Cross-discipline design and engineering
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We help bring AR glasses prototypes to life, starting with system-level thinking and refining every detail through design and engineering. Our team works across disciplines to create devices that balance performance, reliability, and user experience.‍Explore Design Scope
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[H3] Design Scope
[H4] Concept Architecture
Every product starts with a strong foundation. Our teams define how components fit together, how signals and power move through the system, and what that means for your product’s future.
[H4] Hardware Engineering
Our expert engineering teams design AR hardware that’s durable, power-efficient, and comfortable, all while balancing thermal, structural, and electrical needs for daily use and manufacturability.
[H4] Integration Builds
Our designers bring hardware and software together from the start. With cross-functional expertise, we help partners select and integrate components seamlessly, reducing friction in prototyping and preparing designs for smooth manufacturing handoff.
[IMG: 3D scanner capturing a prototype of AR glasses for advanced testing and analysis.]
Prototype
[H2] Rapid prototypes, real insights
[IMG: 3D scanner capturing a prototype of AR glasses for advanced testing and analysis.]
Prototypes turn ideas into evidence. In our labs, engineers and designers work side by side to explore form, validate function, and test integration. It’s how we move fast, learn early, and optimize our designs.‍Explore Prototyping Workflows
[H3] Prototyping Workflows
[H4] Audio Systems
In our advanced audio lab, audio engineers test spatial sound with real users. There we tune for clarity, comfort, and acoustic performance in everyday environments.
[H4] Electronics Prototyping
We build early versions of circuits and boards to test sensors, displays, and power systems long before the final product is ready.
[H4] Rapid Fabrication
Whether it’s 3D prints or CNC-machined parts, our teams can quickly build and iterate on designs to evaluate fit, function, and comfort to gather immediate design feedback based on user experience.
[H4] Validation Testing
In our labs, engineers put prototypes through stress, drop, and thermal tests to spot issues and fine-tune the design before partners scale up production.Human-Centric
[H2] Engineering for human experience
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Our human factors team designs with people in mind from the start. Using vision science, simulation tools, and hands-on testing, we make sure AR devices feel natural, fit comfortably, and work the way users expect.‍Learn More About Human Factors and UX
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[H3] Human Factors and UX
[H4] Anthropometric Fit
Everyone’s different. We use our extensive database of headscans, facial data, and wearable studies to make sure devices are comfortable for as many users as possible.
[H4] Perceptual Testing
We study how the eye responds to light, motion, and depth so that visuals feel sharp, stable, and easy to look at for long sessions.
[H4] User Trials
Real users help us spot friction, discomfort, or confusion. That feedback goes straight into refining the product.
[H4] Automated Verification
We rely on robotic tools and optical testing to capture accurate data on comfort, fit, and visual quality, so decisions are based on evidence, not assumptions.
[IMG: Technician calibrating Magic Leap AR prototype glasses using a custom-built calibration machine designed by Magic Leap.]
Product Engineering
[H2] From designs to scalable reality
[IMG: Technician calibrating Magic Leap AR prototype glasses using a custom-built calibration machine designed by Magic Leap.]
From optical alignment and thermal comfort to materials and durability, every component and decision is tested for manufacturability and user impact. Our prototyping process allows for early validation of fabrication and manufacturing methods.‍Built for Resilience
[H2] Stability in motion
We design in the lab, and we think about how to build for the everyday. That means accounting for how devices shift, flex, and respond as the user moves through their day — from taking them on and off, to accidental drops along the way. Through ongoing stress testing, process refinement, and with the understanding of how people move, we’re working to ensure digital content stays right where it's expected.‍Explore Design for ManfacturabilityPause
[H3] Design for Manufacturability
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[H4] Design for Manufacturability and Assembly
We guide teams and suppliers to ensure every part and process is optimized for production, making devices easier to build, test, and inspect while reducing complexity and costs.
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[H4] Test & Validation Design
We plan for testing early, building in features and access points that make it easier to verify the prototypes are assembled and functioning as intended.
[H3] Story: Designing for AR Performance
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Story: Designing for AR Performance
[H3] Vision Systems
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Vision Systems

[H1] Building AR
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[H2] Our platform services are powered by teams with deep experience building AR from the ground up. From embedded systems to OS, SDKs, and UX design, we work closely with partners to solve complex challenges.
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User Experience
[H2] Designed for interaction
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AR must feel intuitive, not intrusive. Our UX team blends spatial design, input systems, and perception tech to create experiences that feel native to the physical world and are optimized for comfort, task, and context.‍Learn More About UX
[H3] UX
[H4] Multimodal Input
Advanced eye tracking and voice inputs match how people already interact with the physical world.
[H4] Spatial Mapping
We use world reconstruction and anchoring to keep digital content grounded and context-aware.
[H4] Prototyping and Testing
Rapid prototyping, ergonomic testing, and validation help us design for comfort and clarity.
[H4] Contextual Design
We design for experiences that change based on task, environment and behavior using AI and predictive algorithms.Platform Core
[H2] Custom OS and developer tools
We build AR platforms from the ground up with custom operating systems, core SDKs, and system-level services that unify input, content, and cloud integration. It’s a complete stack built for advanced augmented reality development.‍Discover the Stack
[H3] OS and SDK Infrastructure
[H4] Custom OS Framework
We specialize in building custom kernel and system architecture optimized for spatial workloads and hardware integration.
[H4] SDK Services
We build SDKs that extend your platform's reach, allowing you to deploy to Game Engines, Web, or native APIs.
[H4] Core Services
From input and menus to notifications and settings, we build the everyday systems AR apps depend on.
[H4] Developer Tools
Simulate apps, stream remotely, and automate builds are possible with our expertise in building robust developer toolkits.
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System Software
[H2] Optimized at every level
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Building effective AR starts with dependable system-level integration and control. We build embedded systems that ensure fast boot times, reliable performance, and seamless connectivity. From the silicon to the operating system, we understand AR inside and out.‍Explore Software Capabilities
[H3] Embedded + Integrated
[H4] System-wide Stability
From BIOS, to bootloaders, to power management, we design the systems that make devices fast and reliable.
[H4] Sensor Input and Control
Cameras, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), and custom hardware speak to each other through tightly tuned control systems.
[H4] Display Integration
Our display stack handles timing, tuning, and rendering so visuals stay crisp and responsive.Ecosystem Support
[H2] Building better AR, together
[IMG: A smiling Magic Leap employee shares their passion for augmented reality and helping partners build compelling products.]
We help partners with their ecosystems, whether they’re just starting out or building at scale. We provide tools, testing support, and guidance to help create, iterate, and ship.‍Explore Ecosystem Support
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[H3] Ecosystem Support
[H4] Well-Tested SDKs
Our supported and native SDKs go through extensive QA so you can build with confidence.
[H4] Simulators and Shortcuts
Develop faster with emulators, remote testing tools, and app simulation environments.
[H4] Community and Docs
Clear documentation, tutorials, and example projects help get you from prototype to production.
[H3] Story: Designing for the AR Experience
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Story: Designing for the AR Experience
[H3] Magic Leap Spectator: Record and share videos of AR experiences
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Magic Leap Spectator: Record and share videos of AR experiences

[H1] Waveguides
[IMG: A lab technician holds up a transparent waveguide in his gloved hand.]
[H2] Our industry-leading waveguide technology delivers precise digital content overlayed on top of the physical world.
[IMG: Two waveguides showcase Magic Leap AR technology precision for lightweight AR glasses and immersive experiences.]
Waveguides
[H2] The heart of the optics stack
[IMG: Two waveguides showcase Magic Leap AR technology precision for lightweight AR glasses and immersive experiences.]
Protected between two ultra-thin lenses, the waveguide is a transparent display that controls light in such a way that we can overlay digital content on top of the physical world. We have the technology, experience, and intellectual property to flex device field-of-view from 20° to 70°.Over the past 10 years, we’ve developed innovative ways to design thinner, more efficient, and powerful waveguide solutions. Our patented nano-imprint process has resulted in lighter waveguides with outstanding visual comfort and versatility.Magic Leap designs advanced waveguide optics compatible with all major light engine architectures, including LCoS, micro-LED, and laser-illuminated light engines, without locking our partners into a single approach.‍Explore Waveguide EngineeringWaveguide Innovation
[H2] Custom design and development
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We use high-performance materials and custom machinery to develop industry-leading waveguides.‍From ideation and rigorous testing to finalized prototypes, our design process is focused on human comfort, wearability, and scalability.‍Our proprietary Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography (J-FIL) and Lithoflex processes deliver waveguides with greater performance and value that are adaptable to partner product specifications. We offer various field-of-view configurations and can engage with partners on customized approaches to align performance with specific product objectives.Discover Waveguide Design
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[H3] Waveguide Design
[H4] Simulation-Driven Design
Our engineers use custom optical simulation tools to shape waveguide development and refine performance across field-of-view (FOV), brightness and image fidelity.
[H4] Prototyping
In-house master design, sub-master creation and imprinting enable faster iteration cycles, reducing time between concept, build, and evaluation.
[H4] Material Science Expertise
We tailor high-index materials and resins to optical, mechanical, and process constraints to unlock wider FOVs, thinner optics, and scalable nanoscale patterning.
[H4] Human-Centered Metrics
Vision science guides our approach as we optimize for clarity, uniformity, and long-term visual comfort.PauseField-of-View
[H2] Form and function
We have the technology, experience, and intellectual property to flex device FOV from 20° to 70°, depending on the form factor. Our advanced optics technologies and eyepiece designs enable precise content placement so users have the best experience, with minimal distraction and visual fatigue.‍Production-Ready
[H2] Redefining waveguide fabrication
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Our proprietary Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography (J-FIL) unlocks single-step patterning with precise depth gradation to deliver scalable, high-yield manufacturing for waveguides. Unlike conventional lithography and multi-cycle 2D etching, J-FIL creates complex 3D structures in one step, combining speed with precision. With cross-disciplinary expertise spanning fabrication, materials, and process engineering, we streamline production without sacrificing optical precision.More Manufacturing Insights
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[H3] Manufacturing Insights
[H4] Single-Step Imprinting
Our proprietary J-FIL process imprints complex nanoscale features and gradation patterns in one step.
[H4] Production-Grade Materials
We co-develop imprint materials to balance optical clarity, durability, and manufacturability.
[H4] Metrology and Testing
Our expert technicians use integrated test and inspection tools to validate pattern accuracy, optical performance, and yield across wafers.
[H4] Manufacturing at Scale
We help partners scale from samples and pilot runs to production all while delivering cost-efficient, high-performance optics for next-gen AR.
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Speed and Precision
[H2] Proprietary waveguide processes, powerful results
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Backed by our proprietary Lithoflex platform and benchmarked by our TRUE KPI system: Transmission, Reflectivity, Uniformity, Efficiency, this process sets the standard for scalable, high-quality optics manufacturing.‍Learn more about TRUE KPIs
[H3] TRUE KPIs
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[H4] Transmission
Transmission measures how much light passes through the lenses from the physical world. The better the value, the crisper and brighter the world looks.
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[H4] Reflectivity
Custom coatings counteract high-index reflections, giving our lenses a natural look from the outside. The coatings improve user comfort and increase social acceptance.
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[H4] Uniformity
Carefully engineered waveguide structures ensure our displays are bright with consistent color. Virtual content looks vivid and smooth even as users change environments.
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[H4] Efficiency
Engineered for performance, our waveguides deliver vivid AR content while optimizing power use — balancing brightness with extended battery life.
[H2] Waveguide Offerings
Our waveguide samples are available in a variety of field-of-view options to support diverse use cases.‍Connect with us at care@magicleap.com to learn more about our waveguides.
[H3] Research and Development
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Research and Development
[H3] High Fidelity Visuals: Sharp content for any dimension
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High Fidelity Visuals: Sharp content for any dimension