Design for Compliance with ANSI/CAN/UL 8400: The Standard for the Safety of VR, AR, and MR Technology Equipment

This paper explores the application of ANSI/CAN/UL 8400 to immersive technologies. As market acceptance and growth accelerate, ensuring safety becomes paramount. UL 8400 addresses the unique hazards associated with these technologies, including optical functions, flicker, biocompatibility, and biomechanical stress. The paper discusses the standard's application across various immersive technologies, engineering design considerations for compliance (including optical, mechanical, and material aspects), and compliance testing protocols. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and adopting UL 8400 to enhance user experience, build trust, and facilitate market acceptance in the rapidly evolving fields of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR).