Cover
| Cover | Aug. 07, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 07, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34170 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MicroVision, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000065770 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1600822 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 18390 NE 68th Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Redmond |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98052 |
| City Area Code | (425) |
| Local Phone Number | 936-6847 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | MVIS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |