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OSVR or Open Source Virtual Reality is an open-source [[Virtual Reality]] [[VR Platforms|platform]]. Described by [[Razer]] CEO Min-Liang Tan as the Android of [[VR]], OSVR is an open-source software platform designed to create standardization and bring Virtual Reality onto different types of [[VR Devices|hardware]]. It incorporates various game engines, [[HMD]]s and control methods to allow developers to create games and other software for numerous head-mounted displays and VR operating systems. Developers can use OSVR to port and optimize [[VR Applications|VR applications]] for individual [[VR Devices|devices]]. | OSVR or Open Source Virtual Reality is an open-source [[Virtual Reality]] [[VR Platforms|platform]]. Described by [[Razer]] CEO Min-Liang Tan as the Android of [[VR]], OSVR is an open-source software platform designed to create standardization and bring Virtual Reality onto different types of [[VR Devices|hardware]]. It incorporates various game engines, [[HMD]]s and control methods to allow developers to create games and other software for numerous head-mounted displays and VR operating systems. Developers can use OSVR to port and optimize [[VR Applications|VR applications]] for individual [[VR Devices|devices]]. | ||
| − | OSVR has over 50 partners including [[Unity]], [[Unreal]], [[Intel]], [[Bosch]], [[Razer]], [[Unisoft]] and more. | + | OSVR has over 50 partners including [[Unity]], [[Unreal]], [[Intel]], [[Bosch]], [[Razer]], [[Sensics]], [[Unisoft]] and more. |
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
Revision as of 20:41, 11 March 2015
OSVR or Open Source Virtual Reality is an open-source Virtual Reality platform. Described by Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan as the Android of VR, OSVR is an open-source software platform designed to create standardization and bring Virtual Reality onto different types of hardware. It incorporates various game engines, HMDs and control methods to allow developers to create games and other software for numerous head-mounted displays and VR operating systems. Developers can use OSVR to port and optimize VR applications for individual devices.
OSVR has over 50 partners including Unity, Unreal, Intel, Bosch, Razer, Sensics, Unisoft and more.
Features
OSVR Hacker Dev Kit
OSVR is launched with Razer's OSVR Hacker Dev Kit. It is a head-mounted display similar to the Oculus Rift. Unlike other VR HMDs, Hack Dev Kit is modifiable. It is built with modular circuit boards and open-source hardware, allowing for easy customization and replacement when new hardware is released. The schematics for the device is available for free.
History
OSVR was announced in CES 2015 on January 6 - 9, 2015.
