New Razer VR HDK now supports Android

Razer is trying to get into the virtual reality headset game with their recent launch of the Open Source VR initiative. That initiative includes both the software to support VR as well as their own virtual reality headset. However, the initial hardware lacked support for Android and did not include any position tracking hardware. Razer has released a new OSVR Hacker Development Kit (HDK) taking it up to version 1.2 that includes Android support as well as a new IR system and camera that work together to provide 360 degrees of position tracking.

Razer is also working to help developers via plans to release a mobile faceplate. By using the mobile faceplate, developers will be able to test OSVR hardware with Android devices by swapping out the default faceplate. As part of development of a new faceplate, Razer is also working to incorporate a built-in Leap Motion controller and eventually they plan to upgrade the eyepiece module to support a 150 degree view.

The new HDK 1.2 is now shipping for $ 299. The price includes the new positional tracking hardware although those specific components will not ship until July. For developers who happen to already own the HDK 1.1, they can upgrade to add the IR kit for $ 130.

source: Engadget

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