Open Source Virtual Reality

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Open source software project
OSVR Hacker Developer Kit 1.4
NameOSVR Hacker Developer Kit (HDK)
TypeVirtual reality headset
ManufacturerRazer
Designed bySensics andRazer
Display TechnologyOLED
Resolution1200x1080 per eye[1]
Head Tracking6DOF (3-axis rotational tracking + 3-axis positional tracking)
PlatformsMicrosoft Windows,macOS,Android andLinux
Connection2xUSB 3.0,HDMI 1.4, Audio out
WebsiteOfficial website

Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) was anopen-source software project that aimed to enable headsets and game controllers from all vendors to be used with any games developed byRazer andSensics.

It was also avirtual reality headset that claimed to beopen-source hardware using the OSVR software.[2]

Project information

OSVR has two main and independent parts:open-source hardware andopen-source software. The project is primarily sponsored byRazer andSensics.[3] Partners in the project include game developersUbisoft and hardware manufacturersVuzix.[4] OSVR has requested help with creating AndroidDaydream VR Plugin.[5]

The open source software platform allows virtual reality developers to detect, configure and operate virtual reality devices across a wide range of operating systems. It is provided under theApache 2.0 license. Since August 2018, the electrical hardware source files are available.[6] The files that have been released so far are under a proprietary,source-available license.[7]

One of their most popular hardware consists ofvirtual reality headset called the Hacker Development Kit. The first model of the headset was introduced in January 2015 inCES.[8] Shipping to select developers started in July 2015.[9] Pre-ordering was opened to the general public by October and shipping started by November 2015.[10]

Games

Some of the games with the support of OSVR:[11][12]

See also

  • OpenVR, a library with similar goals byValve
  • OpenXR, an open, royalty-free standard for access to virtual reality and augmented reality platforms and devices

References

  1. ^Mah Ung, Gordon (2015-01-06)."Razer's open-source headset aims to disrupt virtual reality".PCWorld. Retrieved17 June 2015.
  2. ^Stein, Scott (2015-01-06)."Meet Razer's OSVR Hacker Dev Kit, the 'open-source' hackable VR headset".CNET. Retrieved17 June 2015.
  3. ^"OSVR's virtual reality headset is for making the weird VR of the future".TheVerge. 16 June 2016. Retrieved29 July 2018.
  4. ^Prasuethsut, Lily (2015-03-05)."Razer updates OSVR virtual reality headset".TechRadar. Retrieved17 June 2015.
  5. ^"Help wanted: Google VR SDK Plugin".GitHub.
  6. ^"Sources for MCU binaries? #2".Github. Retrieved30 September 2016.
  7. ^The license as laid out in theHDK repository README explicitly excludes rights required for OSI compliance (updated 13 May 2025)
  8. ^"Razer OSVR headset hands-on: a platform, not a competitor".SlashGear. January 6, 2015.
  9. ^"OSVR Hacker Kits Have Started Shipping".Tom's Hardware. July 8, 2015.
  10. ^"Public pre-orders for Razer's OSVR headset are now open".Digital Trends. October 26, 2015.
  11. ^Charara, Sophie (May 9, 2016)."The OSVR apps, games and experiences to download".Wareable. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2016.
  12. ^"TopGameswith OSVR (Open-Source Virtual Reality) support".itch.io. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2016.

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