Magic Leap 2 is the first device to achieve ANSI/CAN/UL 8400 certification—the standard for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) technology equipment—in the U.S. and Canada. ANSI/CAN/UL 8400 is the world’s first safety standard dedicated to spatial computing and extended reality (XR) equipment safety.

“The consumer technology industry is seeing rapid innovation in the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality space,” said Ibrahim Jilani, director and global industry leader, consumer technology, UL Solutions. “Advances in hardware, software, and technologies such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are presenting exciting new opportunities and potential safety risks for consumers and manufacturers.”

With the heightened demand for products such as head-mounted displays, holographic displays, and VR simulators, manufacturers and developers are challenged to balance design and innovation with user safety, according to UL Solutions.

“With our comprehensive range of testing and certification services for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality products, UL Solutions is helping manufacturers address safety concerns ranging from neck strain and headaches from prolonged use to extended exposure to harmful optical radiation sources and spatial awareness,” concluded Jilani.