UL Solutions’ new testing and certification service helps producers mitigate the distinctive security dangers related to digital actuality, augmented actuality and mixed-reality merchandise. Magic Leap 2 is the primary to attain this certification from UL Solutions.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — UL Solutions, a worldwide chief in utilized security science, at present introduced that Magic Leap 2 is the primary machine to attain certification within the U.S. and Canada to ANSI/CAN/UL 8400, the Standard for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) Technology Equipment. ANSI/CAN/UL 8400 is the world’s first security normal devoted to spatial computing and prolonged actuality tools security.

Magic Leap 2 is an enterprise AR machine purpose-built to beat earlier limitations to AR adoption, like low-quality visuals and points with brilliant environments.

“The consumer technology industry is seeing rapid innovation in the virtual, augmented and mixed-reality space. 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,” mentioned Ibrahim Jilani, director and world trade chief, Consumer Technology, UL Solutions.

The market is increasing rapidly, and analysts forecasted that customers could be utilizing greater than 100 million VR, AR and MR headsets and sensible glasses by 2023, in accordance with Gartner’s 2019 Unified Retail Retailer Survey. With the heightened demand for merchandise reminiscent of head-mounted shows, holographic shows and VR simulators, producers and builders are challenged to steadiness design and innovation with consumer security.

“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,” mentioned Jilani.

UL Solutions consultants can carry out preliminary design evaluations and testing to ANSI/CAN/UL 8400, in addition to consider, take a look at and certify to different native, nationwide and worldwide security requirements reminiscent of UL/IEC 62368-1, Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment — Part 1: Safety Requirements. In addition to security testing and certification choices for VR, AR and MR merchandise, UL Solutions has testing and certification experience in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio frequency (RF) and helps world market entry wants.

Learn more about UL Solutions’ offerings that help manufacturers demonstrate VR, AR and MR products’ compliance with safety requirements.

About UL Solutions
A worldwide chief in utilized security science, UL Solutions transforms security, safety and sustainability challenges into alternatives for purchasers in additional than 100 nations. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification providers, along with software program merchandise and advisory choices, that help our prospects’ product innovation and enterprise progress. The UL Certification Marks function a acknowledged image of belief in our prospects’ merchandise and mirror an unwavering dedication to advancing our security mission. We assist our prospects innovate, launch new services and products, navigate world markets and sophisticated provide chains, and develop sustainably and responsibly into the longer term. Our science is your benefit.

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