OpenVR
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| Information | |
| Type | Virtual Reality |
| Subtype | Head-mounted display, SDK |
| Developer | Valve |
| Operating System | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Devices | Any |
| Release Date | April 30, 2015 |
| Website | https://github.com/ValveSoftware/openvr |
OpenVR is a Virtual Reality Software SDK developed by Valve. OpenVR API allows an app to interact with various VR Devices without relying on a specific device's SDK.
Currently it only works with SteamVR's runtime.
Features
Goals and Intentions
- One of the goals of OpenVR is to create an open platform with no gatekeepers. The SDK is distributed on a licence with no content restriction. There is no certification process for OpenVR apps. These apps are not required to be distributed on Steam or another digital distribution platform.
- Lower barrier to entry for new hardware. OpenVR allows existing apps to run on new hardware without any modifications.
- OpenVR apps are future proof. OpenVR runtime updates without any application changes. Apps do not need to be modified to support new hardware or software updates.
