Open Source Virtual Reality

Name OSVR Hacker Developer Kit (HDK)
Type Virtual reality headset
Manufacturer Razer
Designed by Sensics and Razer
Display Technology OLED
Resolution 1200x1080 per eye[1]
Head Tracking 6DOF (3-axis rotational tracking + 3-axis positional tracking)
Platforms Microsoft Windows, OS X, Android and Linux
Connection 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio out
Website Official website

The Open Source Virtual Reality or OSVR is an open-source software project that aims to enable headsets and game controllers from all vendors to be used with any games. It is also a virtual reality headset that claims to be open-source hardware and use open-source software,[2] however as of October 2016 electrical hardware and firmware source files have not yet been made available.[3] The hardware source files that have been released so far are under a proprietary, source-available license.[4]

The headset is developed by Razer and Sensics.

The first model of the headset was introduced on January 2015 in CES.[5] Shipping to select developers started on July 2015.[6] Pre-ordering was opened to the general public by October and shipping started by November 2015.[7]

Project information

OSVR has two main and independent parts: open-source hardware and open-source software.

The hardware consist of virtual reality goggles called the Hacker Development Kit.

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 the Apache 2.0 license.

The project is primarily sponsored by Razer Inc. and Sensics. Partners in the project include game developers Ubisoft and hardware manufacturers Vuzix.[8]

OSVR has requested help with creating Android Daydream VR Plugin.[9]

Games

Some of the games with the support of OSVR:[10][11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gordon Mah Ung (2015-01-06). "Razer's open-source headset aims to disrupt virtual reality". PCWorld. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. ↑ Scott Stein (2015-01-06). "Meet Razer's OSVR Hacker Dev Kit, the 'open-source' hackable VR headset". CNET. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Sources for MCU binaries? #2". Github. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  4. ↑ The license as laid out in the HDK repository README explicitly excludes rights required for OSI compliance (updated 5 December 2016)
  5. ↑ Razer OSVR headset hands-on: a platform, not a competitor, SlashGear, January 6, 2015
  6. ↑ OSVR Hacker Kits Have Started Shipping, Tom's Hardware, July 8, 2015
  7. ↑ Public pre-orders for Razer’s OSVR headset are now open, Digital Trends, October 26, 2015
  8. ↑ Lily Prasuethsut (2015-03-05). "Razer updates OSVR virtual reality headset". TechRadar. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  9. ↑ Help wanted: Google VR SDK Plugin
  10. ↑ Charara, Sophie (May 9, 2016). "The OSVR apps, games and experiences to download". Wareable. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  11. ↑ "TopGameswith OSVR (Open-Source Virtual Reality) support". itch.io. Retrieved September 30, 2016.

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