Project North Star - Revision history

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	'''Project North Star''' is an [[open source]] [[augmented reality]] (AR) [[head-mounted display]] originally designed by [[Leap Motion]] (now [[Ultraleap]]) and first announced in April 2018<ref name="announcement">{{cite web\|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/leap-motion-reveals-project-north-star-an-open-source-wide-fov-ar-headset-dev-kit/\|title=Leap Motion Reveals Project North Star, an Open-source Wide FOV AR Headset Dev Kit\|author=Ben Lang\|date=April 9, 2018\|website=Road to VR\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>. The project was open-sourced on June 6, 2018<ref name="opensource">{{cite web\|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/project-north-star-open-source-documents,37222.html\|title=Leap Motion Open Sources The Project North Star AR Headset's Schematics\|author=Kevin Carbotte\|date=June 6, 2018\|website=Tom's Hardware\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>, providing the community with hardware designs, software, and documentation to build their own AR headsets under an [[Apache License 2.0]]<ref name="apache">{{cite web\|url=https://blog.leapmotion.com/north-star-open-source/\|title=Project North Star is Now Open Source\|website=Leap Motion Blog\|date=June 6, 2018\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>. The headset is notable for its wide [[field of view]], high [[resolution]], and integration with Leap Motion's [[hand tracking]] technology.		'''Project North Star''' is an [[open source]] [[augmented reality]] (AR) [[head-mounted display]] originally designed by [[Leap Motion]] (now [[Ultraleap]]) and first announced in April 2018<ref name="announcement">{{cite web\|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/leap-motion-reveals-project-north-star-an-open-source-wide-fov-ar-headset-dev-kit/\|title=Leap Motion Reveals Project North Star, an Open-source Wide FOV AR Headset Dev Kit\|author=Ben Lang\|date=April 9, 2018\|website=Road to VR\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>. The project was open-sourced on June 6, 2018<ref name="opensource">{{cite web\|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/project-north-star-open-source-documents,37222.html\|title=Leap Motion Open Sources The Project North Star AR Headset's Schematics\|author=Kevin Carbotte\|date=June 6, 2018\|website=Tom's Hardware\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>, providing the community with hardware designs, software, and documentation to build their own AR headsets under an [[Apache License 2.0]]<ref name="apache">{{cite web\|url=https://blog.leapmotion.com/north-star-open-source/\|title=Project North Star is Now Open Source\|website=Leap Motion Blog\|date=June 6, 2018\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>. The headset is notable for being one of the only open source AR headsets widely used, as well as its wide [[field of view]], high [[resolution]], and integration with Leap Motion's [[hand tracking]] technology.

	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Project North Star ~~represents~~ Leap Motion's vision for making high-quality AR experiences accessible to developers and researchers. The headset features dual 1600×1440 displays running at 120 [[frames per second]], providing a combined field of view exceeding 100 degrees<ref name="announcement"/>. This was significantly wider than contemporary AR headsets like [[Microsoft HoloLens]] (approximately 40° FOV) and [[Magic Leap One]] (approximately 55° FOV).		Project North Star represented Leap Motion's vision for making high-quality AR experiences accessible to developers and researchers. The headset features dual 1600×1440 displays running at 120 [[frames per second]], providing a combined field of view exceeding 100 degrees<ref name="announcement"/>. This was significantly wider than contemporary AR headsets like [[Microsoft HoloLens]] (approximately 40° FOV) and [[Magic Leap One]] (approximately 55° FOV).

	The design philosophy emphasized openness and accessibility, with most components being either [[3D printable]] or available off-the-shelf. Leap Motion estimated that the headset could be produced for under $100 at scale<ref name="announcement"/>, though individual DIY builds typically cost between $350-600 due to smaller component quantities<ref name="buildcost">{{cite web\|url=https://www.smart-prototyping.com/blog/Building-Project-North-Star\|title=Building Project North Star\|author=Noah Zerkin\|website=Smart Prototyping\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>.		The design philosophy emphasized openness and accessibility, with most components being either [[3D printable]] or available off-the-shelf. Leap Motion estimated that the headset could be produced for under $100 at scale<ref name="announcement"/>, though individual DIY builds typically cost between $350-600 due to smaller component quantities<ref name="buildcost">{{cite web\|url=https://www.smart-prototyping.com/blog/Building-Project-North-Star\|title=Building Project North Star\|author=Noah Zerkin\|website=Smart Prototyping\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>.

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	* Active Discord server with over 6,000 members as of 2025<ref name="discord">{{cite web\|url=https://discord.gg/northstar\|title=Project North Star Discord\|website=Discord\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>		* Active Discord server with over 6,000 members as of 2025<ref name="discord">{{cite web\|url=https://discord.gg/northstar\|title=Project North Star Discord\|website=Discord\|accessdate=June 26, 2025}}</ref>
	* Community-built documentation at docs.projectnorthstar.org		* Community-built documentation at docs.projectnorthstar.org
	* Regular build workshops at hackspaces and events (~~e.g.,~~ MIT Reality Hack)		* Regular build workshops at hackspaces and events (for example MIT Reality Hack)
	* Reddit community for sharing builds and modifications		* Reddit community for sharing builds and modifications

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	* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectNorthStar/ Project North Star Reddit Community]		* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectNorthStar/ Project North Star Reddit Community]

			[[Category:Devices]]
			[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
			[[Category:Open Source Devices]]
	[[Category:Augmented reality]]		[[Category:Augmented reality]]
	[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]		[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]

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	{{Device Infobox		{{Device Infobox
	\|image = [[File:~~North_Star_headset~~.jpg\|300px]]		\|image = [[File:project north star1.jpg\|300px]]
	\|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]		\|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
	\|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]		\|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]

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OpenXR Support

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	===OpenXR Support===		===OpenXR Support===
	North Star's reference runtime now targets the Khronos [[OpenXR]] API, with community bindings for:		North Star's reference runtime now targets the Khronos [[OpenXR]] API, with community bindings for:
	* Unity		* [[Unity]]
	* Monado		* [[Monado]]
	* SteamVR		* [[SteamVR]]
	* Custom research stacks		* Custom research stacks

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Tracking System

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	===Tracking System===		===Tracking System===
	* '''Hand tracking''': [[Leap Motion Controller]]		* '''Hand tracking''': [[Leap Motion Controller]]
	* Tracking frequency: 150 Hz		** Tracking frequency: 150 Hz
	* Tracking volume: 180° × 180°		** Tracking volume: 180° × 180°
	* Tracking range: Up to 60cm from controller		** Tracking range: Up to 60cm from controller
	* '''Head tracking''' (optional):		* '''Head tracking''' (optional):
	* [[Intel RealSense]] T261/T265 for 6DOF tracking		** [[Intel RealSense]] T261/T265 for 6DOF tracking
	* IMU-based 3DOF tracking		** IMU-based 3DOF tracking
	* External tracking systems ([[SteamVR]], [[OptiTrack]])		** External tracking systems ([[SteamVR]], [[OptiTrack]])
	* SLAM sensors for inside-out tracking		** SLAM sensors for inside-out tracking

	===Connectivity===		===Connectivity===

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	\|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[Unity]], [[OpenXR]]		\|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[Unity]], [[OpenXR]]
	\|Creator = [[David Holz]], [[Florian Maurer]]		\|Creator = [[David Holz]], [[Florian Maurer]]
	\|Developer = [[Leap Motion]] ~~(now~~ [[Ultraleap]])		\|Developer = [[Leap Motion]], [[Ultraleap]]
	\|Manufacturer = Open Source (Community Built), [[Combine Reality]]		\|Manufacturer = Open Source (Community Built), [[Combine Reality]]
	\|Announcement Date = April 9, 2018		\|Announcement Date = April 9, 2018
	\|Release Date = June 6, 2018 (Open Sourced)		\|Release Date = June 6, 2018 (Open Sourced)
	\|Price = <$100 (at scale), ~$350-600 (DIY)		\|Price = less than $100 (at scale), ~$350-600 (DIY)
	\|Website = https://github.com/leapmotion/ProjectNorthStar		\|Website = https://github.com/leapmotion/ProjectNorthStar
	\|Versions = Release 1, Release 2 (2018), Release 3 (2019), Deck X, Northstar Next		\|Versions = Release 1, Release 2 (2018), Release 3 (2019), Deck X, Northstar Next
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	\|Persistence = Low-persistence		\|Persistence = Low-persistence
	\|Precision =		\|Precision =
	\|Field of View = >100° combined		\|Field of View = over 100° combined
	\|Horizontal FoV = ~75° per eye (70° per eye alternate spec)		\|Horizontal FoV = ~75° per eye (70° per eye alternate spec)
	\|Vertical FoV = ~105° per eye (95° per eye alternate spec)		\|Vertical FoV = ~105° per eye (95° per eye alternate spec)
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	\|Adjustable Diopter = No		\|Adjustable Diopter = No
	\|Passthrough = Optional (with camera)		\|Passthrough = Optional (with camera)
	\|Tracking = [[Leap Motion]] hand tracking		\|Tracking = Leap Motion hand tracking
	\|Tracking Frequency = 150 Hz		\|Tracking Frequency = 150 Hz
	\|Base Stations = No		\|Base Stations = No
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	\|Tracking Volume = 180° × 180° (hand tracking)		\|Tracking Volume = 180° × 180° (hand tracking)
	\|Play Space = Seated/Standing		\|Play Space = Seated/Standing
	\|Latency = <8 ms (LCD + driver)		\|Latency = less than 8 ms (LCD + driver)
	\|Audio = Optional		\|Audio = Optional
	\|Microphone = Optional		\|Microphone = Optional

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	~~```wiki~~
	{{Device Infobox		{{Device Infobox
	\|image = [[File:North_Star_headset.jpg\|300px]]		\|image = [[File:North_Star_headset.jpg\|300px]]
	\|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]		\|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
	\|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]		\|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
	\|Subtype = AR Glasses, PC-Powered AR		\|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]], [[PC-Powered AR]]
	\|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[~~Unity (game engine)\|~~Unity]], [[OpenXR]]		\|Platform = [[SteamVR]], [[Unity]], [[OpenXR]]
	\|Creator = [[David Holz]], [[Florian Maurer]]		\|Creator = [[David Holz]], [[Florian Maurer]]
	\|Developer = [[Leap Motion]] (now [[Ultraleap]])		\|Developer = [[Leap Motion]] (now [[Ultraleap]])
	\|Manufacturer = Open Source (Community Built), [[Combine Reality]] ~~(kits)~~		\|Manufacturer = Open Source (Community Built), [[Combine Reality]]
	\|Announcement Date = April 9, 2018		\|Announcement Date = April 9, 2018
	\|Release Date = June 6, 2018 (Open Sourced)		\|Release Date = June 6, 2018 (Open Sourced)
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	\|Website = https://github.com/leapmotion/ProjectNorthStar		\|Website = https://github.com/leapmotion/ProjectNorthStar
	\|Versions = Release 1, Release 2 (2018), Release 3 (2019), Deck X, Northstar Next		\|Versions = Release 1, Release 2 (2018), Release 3 (2019), Deck X, Northstar Next
	\|Requires = [[~~Personal computer\|~~PC]], [[Leap Motion Controller]]		\|Requires = [[PC]], [[Leap Motion Controller]]
	\|Predecessor =		\|Predecessor =
	\|Successor =		\|Successor =
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	\|Storage =		\|Storage =
	\|Memory =		\|Memory =
	\|SD Card Slot = No		\|SD Card Slot =
	\|Display = 3.5" LCD (BOE VS035ZSM-NW0-69P0)		\|Display = 3.5" LCD (BOE VS035ZSM-NW0-69P0)
	\|Subpixel Layout = RGB		\|Subpixel Layout = RGB
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	\|Ports = USB-C (Northstar Next)		\|Ports = USB-C (Northstar Next)
	\|Wired Video = DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort		\|Wired Video = DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort
	\|Wireless Video = No		\|Wireless Video =
	\|WiFi = No		\|WiFi =
	\|Bluetooth = No		\|Bluetooth =
	\|Power = Via USB/External		\|Power = Via USB/External
	\|Battery Capacity = ~~N/A~~		\|Battery Capacity =
	\|Battery Life = ~~N/A~~		\|Battery Life =
	\|Charge Time = ~~N/A~~		\|Charge Time =
	\|Dimensions = Variable (3D printed)		\|Dimensions = Variable (3D printed)
	\|Weight = ~400-600g		\|Weight = ~400-600g
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	\|Haptics = No		\|Haptics = No
	\|Color = Variable		\|Color = Variable
	\|Sensors = Leap Motion Controller		\|Sensors = [[Leap Motion Controller]]
	\|Input = Hand tracking		\|Input = Hand tracking
	\|Compliance =		\|Compliance =
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	[[Category:Ultraleap]]		[[Category:Ultraleap]]
	[[Category:2018 in technology]]		[[Category:2018 in technology]]
	~~```~~

Xinreality at 04:16, 26 June 2025

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