On Monday (July 10th), Mark Lucovsky, the head of operating systems for Google’s augmented reality (AR) team, made an announcement on Twitter that he has decided to leave the company. Lucovsky stated that his departure is due to “changes in AR leadership and Google’s unstable commitment and vision.”
In 2021, Lucovsky took on the role of head of Google’s OS team, focusing on augmented reality (AR) technology. Prior to his time at Google, he held positions at Facebook as the general manager for Oculus, as well as at Microsoft and VMware.
Lucovsky is well-known for his significant contributions to the creation and design of the Windows NT operating system, which served as the foundation for all Windows versions after Windows XP.
“I have made the decision to step away from my position at Google, where I served as Senior Director of Engineering, overseeing OS and Software Platform for AR and XR devices. The recent changes in AR leadership and Google’s unstable commitment and vision have heavily influenced my decision,” Lucovsky expressed.
“Moving forward, I am eager to explore opportunities that will allow me to further advance Augmented Reality technology and its intersection with generative AI,” Lucovsky added in his tweet. “I approach the next chapter with enthusiasm and anticipation for the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.”
In response to a tweet from Microsoft’s Chief Scientific Officer, Eric Horvitz, suggesting Lucovsky’s return to Microsoft, Lucovsky hinted that he may indeed be considering it.
The departure of Lucovsky represents another setback for Google’s AR team, which has faced various challenges in recent months, including job cuts and the resignation of Clay Bavor, who previously headed VR at Google.
In June, it was reported that Google has abandoned its plans to create AR glasses, known as Project Iris. Additionally, the enterprise version of Google Glass has been discontinued.
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