Open Source Virtual Reality
open source project
Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) is an open-source software project that aims to enable headsets and game controllers from all vendors to be used with any games developed by Razer and Sensics.
It is also a virtual reality headset that claims to be open-source hardware using the OSVR software.
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. Partners in the project include game developers Ubisoft and hardware manufacturers Vuzix. OSVR has requested help with creating Android Daydream VR Plugin.
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. The files that have been released so far are under a proprietary, source-available license.
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