OSVR
OSVR stands for Open Source Virtual Reality. It is an open-source Virtual Reality platform initiated by Razer and Sensics.
OSVR design files are available on GitHub.
Devices
OSVR HDK1
OSVR is launched with Razer's OSVR Hacker Dev Kit which was jointly designed by Razer and Sensics. It is a head-mounted display similar to the Oculus Rift. It is built with modular circuit boards and open-source hardware, allowing for easy customization and replacement if new hardware is released. The schematics for the gadget is available for free.
OSVR HDK2
See OSVR HDK2.
History
OSVR was announced in CES 2015 on January 6 - 9, 2015.
March 25, 2015 - OSVR announced that its Hacker Dev Kit will have an optional faceplate with Leap Motion technology embedded.
September 4, 2015 - announced OSVR Render Manager and the support of NVIDIA's Gameworks VR.
June 6, 2016 - Unreal Engine 4.12 was released with native support for OSVR.
June 13, 2016 - OSVR HDK2 is announced. Razer announced a $5 million OSVR Development Fund to incentivize developers to create content for OSVR.