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{{Device Infobox
|name = Mira Prism
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[AR Headset]]
|Subtype = [[Consumer AR]], [[Mobile AR]]
|Platform = iOS (iPhone-powered)
|Creator = [[Mira Labs]]
|Developer = [[Mira Labs]]
|Manufacturer = [[Mira Labs]]
|Announcement Date = July 2017
|Release Date = Late 2017
|Price = $99 (pre-order), $150 (retail)
|Website = https://www.mirareality.com/ (discontinued)
|Versions = Mira Prism
|Requires = iPhone (4.7" to 5.8" screen)
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = [[Mira Prism Pro]]
|Operating System = iOS (app-powered)
|Chipset = iPhone dependent
|CPU = iPhone dependent
|GPU = iPhone dependent
|HPU =
|Storage = iPhone dependent
|Memory = iPhone dependent
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Reflected iPhone display
|Subpixel Layout = iPhone dependent
|Peak Brightness = iPhone dependent
|Resolution = 1334 × 750 total (half iPhone per eye)
|Pixel Density = N/A
|Refresh Rate = 60Hz (iPhone dependent)
|Persistence = iPhone dependent
|Field of View = 60°
|Horizontal FoV = ~60°
|Vertical FoV = ~35°
|Average Pixel Density = N/A
|Peak Pixel Density = N/A
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Reflective prism (magnetic detachable lenses)
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Fixed (lens separation)
|Adjustable Diopter = No (glasses compatible)
|Passthrough = Native see-through (optical AR)
|Tracking = 3DoF (IMU-based via controller)
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = None
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes (controller)
|Positional Tracking = Limited (iPhone front camera)
|Update Rate = 60Hz
|Tracking Volume = Limited
|Play Space = Seated/standing
|Latency = <100ms
|Audio = iPhone speakers or headphones
|Microphone = iPhone microphone
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Via iPhone
|Camera = iPhone front-facing camera (tracking)
|Connectivity = Bluetooth LE (controller)
|Ports = None (headset)
|Wired Video = No
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = Via iPhone
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth LE (controller)
|Power = Passive (no battery required)
|Battery Capacity = N/A (iPhone powered)
|Battery Life = iPhone dependent
|Charge Time = N/A
|Dimensions = Lightweight headset form
|Weight = <454g (<1 lb)
|Material = Hard and soft plastics, neoprene canopy
|Headstrap = Integrated strap with neoprene padding
|Haptics = Controller only
|Color = White
|Sensors = Via iPhone (accelerometer, gyroscope)
|Input = Bluetooth controller (3DoF, touchpad, trigger, buttons)
|Compliance = FCC
}}

The '''Mira Prism''' is an iPhone-powered [[augmented reality]] headset developed by [[Mira Labs]], announced in July 2017 and released later that year at a pre-order price of $99 (retail $150). Positioned as an affordable entry point to consumer AR—"the Google Daydream of augmented reality"—the Mira Prism uses a reflective prism optical system to project an iPhone's display into the user's field of view while maintaining see-through capability, achieving an impressive 60° field of view (compared to HoloLens at under 40° and Epson Moverio at 23°) at a fraction of competitors' prices. Users slide a compatible iPhone (4.7" to 5.8" screen, including iPhone 6, 6s, and 7) into the headset, with the phone's front-facing camera providing limited positional tracking. The package includes a Bluetooth controller with 3DoF orientation tracking, touchpad, mechanical trigger, and programmable buttons, enabling interactive AR experiences. Designed by Astro Studios with a combination of hard and soft materials, magnetic detachable lenses, and a neoprene canopy that accommodates multiple iPhone models, the Mira Prism represented one of the first attempts to bring affordable, phone-powered AR to consumers.

== History and Development ==

=== Mira Labs Background ===
Company origins:
* Los Angeles-based startup
* Founded to democratize AR
* Consumer-focused mission
* Affordable AR goal

=== July 2017 Announcement ===
Pre-order launch:
* $99 pre-order price
* Developer shipping: Fall 2017
* Consumer: Holiday 2017
* Major media coverage

=== Design Partnership ===
Astro Studios collaboration:
* Industrial design expertise
* Material innovation
* Consumer product focus
* Award-winning design

=== Market Position ===
Consumer AR entry:
* Fraction of HoloLens price
* iPhone ecosystem leverage
* Casual consumer target
* Gaming and entertainment

== Design Philosophy ==

=== Affordable AR ===
Consumer accessibility:
* $99-150 price point
* No expensive components
* Smartphone leverage
* Mass market potential

=== Reflective Optics ===
Simple AR solution:
* Prism reflection system
* iPhone display source
* See-through capability
* Wide FOV achievement

=== Universal Fit ===
Phone compatibility:
* 4.7" to 5.8" screens
* iPhone 6, 6s, 7 support
* Neoprene canopy
* No adapters needed

=== Controller Included ===
Complete package:
* Bluetooth controller
* 3DoF tracking
* Touch and buttons
* Interactive capability

== Display Technology ==

=== Reflected iPhone Display ===
Visual source:
* '''Resolution''': 1334 × 750 total
* '''Source''': iPhone screen
* Half resolution per eye
* Full-color AR

=== Field of View ===
Impressive coverage:
* '''FOV''': 60°
* Wider than HoloLens (<40°)
* Wider than Moverio (23°)
* Immersive experience

=== Magnetic Lenses ===
Optical design:
* Detachable lenses
* Magnetic attachment
* Easy portability
* Protective cover included

=== See-Through Capability ===
Optical AR:
* Real-world visibility
* Digital overlay
* True AR experience
* Environmental awareness

== Controller ==

=== Bluetooth Controller ===
Input device specifications:
* '''Tracking''': 3DoF IMU-based
* '''Sensors''': Gyroscope + accelerometer
* '''Connection''': Bluetooth LE
* '''Power''': AAA batteries (included)

=== Controller Features ===
Input options:
* Touchpad with gesture support
* Two programmable buttons
* Mechanical trigger
* Ergonomic design

=== Interaction Capabilities ===
Control options:
* Orientation tracking
* Touch gestures
* Button inputs
* Trigger actions

== Tracking System ==

=== Controller Tracking ===
Orientation detection:
* '''Type''': 3DoF IMU
* Rotation tracking
* Gyroscope-based
* Responsive input

=== Positional Tracking ===
Limited capability:
* iPhone front camera
* Basic position sensing
* Limited range
* Supplementary tracking

== Physical Design ==

=== Lightweight Construction ===
Wearability:
* '''Weight''': Less than 1 lb (454g)
* Comfortable wear
* Extended sessions
* Portable

=== Material Combination ===
Build quality:
* Hard plastics (structure)
* Soft materials (comfort)
* Neoprene canopy
* Durable design

=== Phone Accommodation ===
Universal fit:
* Neoprene canopy stretch
* Multiple models supported
* No adapters required
* Wire-free design

=== Comfort Features ===
Wearability:
* Adjustable straps
* Padded contact points
* Balanced weight
* Extended use capable

== Package Contents ==

=== Complete Kit ===
Included items:
* Mira Prism headset
* Bluetooth remote controller
* Launchpad (platform)
* Carrying case
* Lens cover
* AAA batteries
* Premium game bundle
* Core apps

== Software ==

=== iOS Platform ===
iPhone dependency:
* iOS applications
* App Store distribution
* iPhone processing
* iOS features

=== Mira Apps ===
Core software:
* Mira core applications
* Premium game bundle
* AR experiences
* Developer tools

=== Content Library ===
Available experiences:
* Games
* Entertainment
* Educational
* Social AR

== Use Cases ==

=== Gaming ===
Entertainment primary:
* AR games
* Interactive experiences
* Controller-based play
* Casual gaming

=== Entertainment ===
Media consumption:
* AR video
* Virtual displays
* Immersive content
* Social experiences

=== Educational ===
Learning applications:
* AR visualization
* Interactive learning
* Science demonstrations
* Educational content

=== Social ===
Shared experiences:
* Multiplayer AR
* Shared viewing
* Social games
* Collaborative play

== Comparison with 2017 Contemporaries ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Mira Prism !! Microsoft HoloLens !! Epson Moverio
|-
| Price || $99-150 || $3,000 || $699
|-
| FOV || 60° || <40° || 23°
|-
| Power Source || iPhone || Self-contained || Self-contained
|-
| Resolution || 1334×750 || 1268×720/eye || 960×540/eye
|-
| Tracking || 3DoF + camera || 6DoF || 3DoF
|-
| Weight || <1 lb || 1.27 lbs || 0.19 lbs (glasses)
|-
| Target || Consumer || Enterprise || Consumer/Enterprise
|}

== Strengths and Limitations ==

=== Strengths ===
* Extremely affordable ($99-150)
* 60° FOV (wider than HoloLens)
* No batteries required (iPhone powered)
* Included Bluetooth controller
* Magnetic detachable lenses
* Complete package with carrying case
* iPhone ecosystem leverage

=== Limitations ===
* Requires compatible iPhone
* Lower resolution than dedicated devices
* Limited 3DoF tracking
* No standalone capability
* iPhone battery drain
* Basic positional tracking
* Company discontinued

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Reflected iPhone display
|-
| Resolution || 1334 × 750 total
|-
| FOV || 60°
|-
| Power Source || iPhone (passive headset)
|-
| Controller || Bluetooth LE, 3DoF, touchpad, trigger
|-
| Weight || <1 lb (<454g)
|-
| Phone Compatibility || iPhone 4.7"-5.8" screen
|-
| Optics || Magnetic detachable prism
|-
| Price || $99 (pre-order), $150 (retail)
|}

== See Also ==
* [[Mira Labs]]
* [[Mobile AR]]
* [[Consumer AR]]
* [[iPhone]]
* [[AR Headset]]
* [[Merge VR]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:AR Headsets]]
[[Category:Consumer AR]]
[[Category:Mobile AR]]
[[Category:Mira]]
[[Category:iPhone Accessories]]
[[Category:Discontinued Devices]]
[[Category:2010s AR]]

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