Samsung’s recent Unpacked event left some of us tech enthusiasts wanting more in terms of extended reality (XR) announcements. While there weren’t any major XR breakthroughs, Samsung did finally unveil the near-final version of its Android XR headset, known by its codename, Project Moohan.
I got the chance to experience Moohan firsthand when the headset was introduced last month. It’s Samsung’s new mixed reality device, which is being developed on the freshly introduced Android XR platform.
During this Unpacked event, my hopes were high to get a more in-depth glimpse into Project Moohan and perhaps even see some controllers—though they’ve been conspicuously absent so far. There were also whispers about a gadget aimed at taking on the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses in the marketplace.
Nonetheless, it was Project Moohan that stole the spotlight, even if it was displayed tantalizingly out of reach. So, there weren’t any live demos beyond the exclusive sessions we attended the previous month. In case you missed it, The Verge posted a great video showcasing Moohan:
While it pulls some of its design and software inspiration from Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, Moohan stands out with its firm strap, eye-tracking capabilities, pancake lenses, and ergonomic features. Comfort-wise, it reminded me a lot of the Quest Pro.
Although it might not surpass its competitors in terms of field-of-view or lens quality, where Moohan truly shines is in its AI integration. With the power of Google’s Gemini AI, this headset brings real-time contextual insights, memory retention, and a level of immersive functionality that sets it apart in the mixed reality arena.
Samsung plans to officially launch Moohan sometime this year, and fingers crossed, it will come with an official name. In the meantime, if you’re curious about Project Moohan, you might want to check out our detailed hands-on review, where we share our thoughts on everything from the hardware to its seamless Android XR integration.
