Open Source Virtual Reality Explained

Label1:Name
Data1:OSVR Hacker Developer Kit (HDK)
Label2:Type
Data2:Virtual reality headset
Label3:Manufacturer
Data3:Razer
Label4:Designed by
Data4:Sensics and Razer
Label5:Display Technology
Data5:OLED
Label6:Resolution
Data6:1200x1080 per eye[1]
Label9:Head Tracking
Data9:6DOF (3-axis rotational tracking + 3-axis positional tracking)
Label10:Platforms
Data10:Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android and Linux
Label11:Connection
Data11:2x USB 3.0, HDMI 1.4, Audio out
Label13:Website

Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) was an open-source software project that aimed to enable headsets and game controllers from all vendors to be used with any games developed by Razer and Sensics.

It was also a virtual reality headset that claimed to be open-source hardware using the OSVR software.[2]

Project information

OSVR has two main and independent parts: open-source hardware and open-source software. The project is primarily sponsored by Razer and Sensics.[3] Partners in the project include game developers Ubisoft and hardware manufacturers Vuzix.[4] OSVR has requested help with creating Android Daydream 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 the Apache 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 of virtual reality headset called the Hacker Development Kit. The first model of the headset was introduced in January 2015 in CES.[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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mah Ung. Gordon. Razer's open-source headset aims to disrupt virtual reality. PCWorld. 17 June 2015. 2015-01-06.
  2. Web site: Stein. Scott. Meet Razer's OSVR Hacker Dev Kit, the 'open-source' hackable VR headset. CNET. 17 June 2015. 2015-01-06.
  3. Web site: OSVR's virtual reality headset is for making the weird VR of the future. TheVerge. 16 June 2016. 29 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Prasuethsut. Lily. Razer updates OSVR virtual reality headset. TechRadar. 17 June 2015. 2015-03-05.
  5. Web site: Help wanted: Google VR SDK Plugin. .
  6. Web site: Sources for MCU binaries? #2. Github. 30 September 2016.
  7. The license as laid out in the HDK repository README explicitly excludes rights required for OSI compliance (updated)
  8. Web site: Razer OSVR headset hands-on: a platform, not a competitor. January 6, 2015. SlashGear.
  9. Web site: OSVR Hacker Kits Have Started Shipping. July 8, 2015. Tom's Hardware.
  10. Web site: Public pre-orders for Razer's OSVR headset are now open. October 26, 2015. Digital Trends.
  11. Web site: The OSVR apps, games and experiences to download . Wareable . May 9, 2016 . September 30, 2016 . Charara . Sophie.
  12. Web site: TopGameswith OSVR (Open-Source Virtual Reality) support . itch.io . September 30, 2016.