OpenVR

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Short description: Software development kit and application programming interface by Valve

OpenVR is a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface developed by Valve for supporting the SteamVR (HTC Vive)[1][2] and other virtual reality headset (VR) devices.[3][4] The SteamVR platform uses it as the default application programming interface (API) and runtime.[5] It serves as the interface between the VR hardware and software[6] and is implemented by SteamVR.[7]

Although OpenVR is the default SDK for HTC Vive, it was developed to have multiple vendor support.[5] For instance, a developer can design OpenVR-based trigger button functions for controllers of Oculus Rift or Windows MR because these systems are both supported by the SDK.[8]

Valve has announced that they will be cooperating with the Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) project,[9] although the extent of the cooperation is unclear.[10]

See also

  • OSVR, an open-source library with similar goals by Sensics, Razer and a community of partners and contributors
  • OpenXR, an open, royalty-free standard for access to virtual reality and augmented reality platforms and devices

References

  1. ↑ Alex Wawro (30 Apr 2015). "Gamasutra - Valve launches new OpenVR SDK to expand SteamVR development". http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/242401/Valve_launches_new_OpenVR_SDK_to_expand_SteamVR_development.php. 
  2. ↑ Peter Smith (1 May 2015). "Valve releases OpenVR SDK to the masses, says there's still time to apply for a free HTC Vive Development unit.". ITworld. http://www.itworld.com/article/2917439/personal-technology/valve-releases-openvr-sdk-to-the-masses-says-theres-still-time-to-apply-for-a-free-htc-vive-develop.html. 
  3. ↑ Road to VR (20 July 2015). "Making Valve's OpenVR Truly Inclusive for VR Headsets - Road to VR". Road to VR. http://www.roadtovr.com/making-valves-openvr-truly-inclusive-for-vr-headsets/. 
  4. ↑ "Valve launches OpenVR dev kit for virtual reality hardware makers - GamesBeat - Games - by Dean Takahashi". VentureBeat. May 2015. https://venturebeat.com/2015/04/30/valve-launches-openvr-dev-kit-for-virtaul-reality-hardware-makers/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Macdonald, Mickey (2018). Mastering C++ Game Development: Create professional and realistic 3D games using C++ 17. Birmingham: Packt Publishing Ltd. pp. 308. ISBN 9781788629225. 
  6. ↑ Egger, Jan (2017-03-12). "HTC Vive MeVisLab integration via OpenVR for medical applications" (in en-US). PLOS ONE 12 (3): e0173972. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0173972. PMID 28323840. Bibcode: 2017PLoSO..1273972E. 
  7. ↑ Lang, Ben (2019-01-08). "HTC Confirms Vive Cosmos Will Support OpenVR/SteamVR" (in en-US). https://www.roadtovr.com/htc-vive-cosmos-steamvr-openvr-ces-2019/. 
  8. ↑ Linowes, Jonathan (2018). Unity Virtual Reality Projects: Learn Virtual Reality by developing more than 10 engaging projects with Unity 2018, 2nd Edition. Birmingham: Packt Publishing Ltd. pp. 135. ISBN 9781788477185. 
  9. ↑ Matt Porter (19 May 2015). "Valve's OpenVR Signs Up to Razer's Virtual Reality Standard". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/05/19/valves-openvr-signs-up-to-razers-virtual-reality-standard. 
  10. ↑ Peter Smith (19 May 2015). "Report: Valve OpenVR joins OSVR (open source virtual reality) initiative". ITworld. http://www.itworld.com/article/2923912/personal-technology/report-valve-openvr-joins-osvr-open-source-virtual-reality-initiative.html. 

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