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A curated list of XR fundamentals, news sources, devices, development & design resources, solutions & ecosystem.

XR stands for “Extended Reality,” an umbrella term that covers all of the various immersive technologies that enhance our senses, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR).

Index: FUNDAMENTALS - NEWS SOURCES - DEVICES - DEVELOPMENT - SOLUTIONS - ECOSYSTEM

FUNDAMENTALS

XR 101

What is mixed reality? - A Simple explanation for anyone
History of Virtual Reality - From Original Retro to Oculus Rift
How does VR actually work? - Here’s how the virtual reality magic happens
How can I play PC games on VR - Transform your favorite Unreal Engine games into 6DOF VR experiences

NEWS SOURCES

Blogs

Auganix - An authoritative online source for the latest news, analysis, and reports on XR Industry
RoadtoVR - Premier source for XR news and reviews
Techcrunch/VR - Cutting-edge VR technology news
Techcrunch/AR - Latest in AR innovations and startups
Upload VR - Comprehensive XR news, with reviews and insights
XR Headlines - Provides news on XR, VR, and AR technologies
XR Update - A news site dedicated to covering the latest developments in XR
ARInsider - Analysis and trends in AR and VR spaces
Reddit/VR - Community forum for VR enthusiasts and developers
Reddit/AR - Global AR community for news, discussions, and insights
Mashable/VR - Top source for VR trends, gadgets, and experiences
Mashable/AR - Leading coverage of AR technology and applications
Slasgear/VR - In-depth VR articles and the latest hardware reviews
Slasgear/AR - AR news, reviews, and future tech discussions
ARPost/VR - Diverse VR content including news, reviews, and guides
ARPost/AR - Insights and updates on AR technology and use cases
Medium/VR - Varied perspectives on VR trends and innovations
Medium/AR - Thought leadership and stories in AR space
Immersivewire - Analyses and insights on immersive technologies
Lowpass - Analyses and insights on immersive technologies
80lv/vr - VR in gaming, art, and design with a creative angle
80lv/ar - Showcasing AR’s impact on art, design, and gaming
NewScientist/VR - Science-focused VR developments and research
NewScientist/AR - AR advancements through a scientific lens
CNET/VR - Consumer VR news, product reviews, and guides
CNET/AR - AR tech updates, reviews, and consumer advice
XRMust - International XR events, news, and film reviews
XRToday - VR industry news, trends, and analysis
XRToday - AR industry news, trends, and analysis
Gizmodo/VR - Latest VR gadgets, games, and tech culture
Gizmodo/AR - AR technology updates, reviews, and culture
Wired/VR - Exploring VR’s impact on culture, industry, and more
Wired/AR - AR innovations reshaping technology and lifestyle
Skarredghost - Personal insights on XR development and trends
DigitalTrends/VR - Emerging VR tech and its influence on digital trends
DigitalTrends/AR - AR technology shaping future digital landscapes
Venturebeat - Deep dives into AR/VR industries and startup ecosystem
Voice of VR - Interviews with VR pioneers and artistic creators
BBC/VR - VR storytelling and documentary projects by BBC
VR/AR Association - Advocacy, research, and promotion of VR/AR
Independent/VR - Independent takes on VR technology and experiences
Independent/AR - Perspectives on AR’s role in tech and society
Entrepreneur/VR - VR innovations driving business and entrepreneurship
EquelEntry/XR - Advocating accessibility in XR development
Verge/VR - Analytical and in-depth VR technology reviews
Verge/AR - Comprehensive coverage of AR trends and gadgets
Mixed/VR - Compilation of VR news, updates, and industry insights
Mixed/AR - Curated AR technology news and developments

Search & Browse Companies

Crunchbase - Discover innovative companies and the people behind them
Clutch - Helps you to find companies in XR domain
VR Compare - View summaries of 229 virtual & augmented reality headsets
Endole - Reports, Research, Sales & Marketing, Risk Management
Business - Resources on finance, marketing, HR and more
VR/AR Association - The VR/AR Directory, 4500 vendors and brands registered
The Manifest - Top 100 AR/VR Development Companies
Auganix HUD - The Auganix HUD can be used to find detailed information on AR and VR companies

Youtube Channels

AWE - Augmented World Expo is the world’s largest AR & VR conference and expo
UploadVR - VR news source bringing you reviews, gameplay, streams & more
ThrillSeeker - Channel dedicated to spreading Virtual Reality and Augmented reality
Virtual Reality Oasis - Channel dedicated to share VR content
Cas and Chary VR - a couple passionate about VR, AR, and beyond
MRTV - news, reviews and tutorials about AR, VR
Tyriel Wood - VR Tech - The Tech VR/AR YouTube Channel
Nathie - Channel is about VR, haptic suits and gaming in general
SadlyItsBradley - Showcases what he believe is the best in XR
Virtual Chap - Contents from VR to AR and everything in-between
Eat Sleep VR - Helps beginners get the most out of their headsets
Beardo Benjo - Weird, informative and fun VR content almost daily
BMFVR - Focuses on VR game reviews, tutorials, and gameplay
Dilmer Valecillos - Focuses on XR Development

Communities

Unity - Unity Discord Community Server
Oculus Community - Oculus Discord Community Server
XR Guild - A professional community dedicated to building products with the most ethical outcomes
XR Creators - Active XR Community Server. Learning, Career, Networking, Development and more
Varjo Community - Varjo Discord Community Server
VR/AR Association - Designed to foster collaboration between solution providers and end-users
Smart Glasses Community - Smart glasses resources and community for users, devs, and industry

Events

AWE - AWE Augmented World Expo is the leading event series for XR professionals
VR World Congress - This event brings together various stakeholders in the VR industry
SXSW - South by Southwest not exclusively focused on XR, dedicated to interactive technologies
Global XR Conference - The largest global community event about XR and the Metaverse
SIGGRAPH - Computer graphics conference
UNITE by Unity - An event series hosted by Unity Technologies
XRDC Conf - Extended Reality Developers Conference tailored for developers in the XR space
Immersive Tech Week - VR, AR, XR, AI, the metaverse, Web4, haptics and more
CES - Is the most powerful tech event in the world
Augmented Enterprise Summit - A conference that focuses on the business and industrial applications of XR

DEVICES

VR Headsets

Upcoming

Valve Deckard(speculation) - New Valve VR Headset
Butterscotch Varifocal - Meta’s Retinal Resolution Varifocal Prototype Headset
Simula One - Standalone VR headset that runs on a Linux-based os called SimulaOSVR Computer
Somnium VR1 - Next Generation Clarity and FOV in VR & MR
Samsung XR Headset - Samsung’s XR Headset Is Set To Launch In Late 2024
Visor - The world’s smallest 4K headset
Sony MR Headset - Sony’s CES Event: Everything Revealed in 4 Minutes
Pimax Crystal Light - 2880×2880 resolution QD-LCD wired PC VR headset
Pimax Crystal Super - 2880×2880 resolution QD-LCD wired PC VR headset

2024

Apple Vision Pro - Seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space
Oculus Quest 3S - Meta’s most affordable MR headset
Pico 4 Ultra - Designed for Comfort All Day Long
Meganex - An ultra-lightweight 5.2K VR headset compatible with SteamVR

2023

PlayStation VR2 - stunning 4K HDR visuals, genre-defining games, and unique sensations
Pimax Reality 12K QLED - Bringing higher resolution and larger field of view
Meta Quest 3 - Twice the GPU processing power compared to Quest 2
HTC Vive XR Elite VR - Most awarded VR headset of CES and MWC 2023
Pico 4 Enterprice - Qualcom Snapdragon XR2 chip powered VR Headset
Bigscreen Beyond - The world’s smallest VR headset
Varjo XR-4 - It is great where highest-level visual fidelity and immersion are critical

2022

Meta Quest Pro - Most advanced Meta headset
HTC Vive Flow - The immersive VR glasses for on-the-go wellness
HTC Vive Flow Business - The immersive VR glasses for business
ThinkReality VRX - The immersive, lightweight, slim profile six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) VR device
Pico 4 - Standalone VR Headset
arpara VR - Standalone 5K 120Hz VR HMD
MeganeX - Ultra-lightweight and ultra-compact VR headset compatible with SteamVR

2021

Varjo Aero - The lightest & brightest professional-grade headset ever made
Varjo VR-3 - Highest resolution across the widest field of view
HTC Vive Focus 3 - Simple all-in-one solution for business
HTC Vive Pro 2 - Pro 2 version of HTC Vive

2020

Oculus Quest 2 - Great Standalone VR Headset
HP Reverb G2 - Developed in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft

2019

Oculus Quest - Great Standalone VR Headset
Oculus Rift S - Great PC Powered VR Headset
Valve Index - One of the best quality PC VR headset
Pimax 8K - two 4K displays, one for each eye, with a field of view of 200 degrees

2018

HTC Vive Pro - Pro version of HTC Vive
Oculus Go - First Standalone Oculus VR Headset
HTC Vive Focus - Simple all-in-one solution for business
HTC Vive Focus Plus - The all-in-one VR system designed for business

2017

Pico Neo CV - Snapdragon 820 based VR Headset

2016

Oculus Rift - First Oculus VR Headset
HTC Vive - First Vive Headset
PlayStation VR - PS VR headset

AR Headsets & Glasses

Upcoming

Orion - Orion, Explained
Spectacles - Next generation AR Spectacles
Visor - Spatial computing designed for work
Xiaomi Wireless AR - Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition
Sightful Spacetop - The AR laptop for work
Journey Lens - The world’s first smart glasses to improve your focus and wellbeing
Spacetop - The AR software engine for the AI PC
Ocutrxtech OcuLenz - A revolutionary AR/XR headset for a range of uses

2024

TCL Rayneo X2 - First standalone AR Glass
XRAI AR1 - See the conversation Real-time subtitles in front of your eyes
Nimo - Multi-screen computer fits in the pocket

2023

Apple Vision Pro - seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space
Immo Air 2 - The World’s First Wireless Portable AR Glasses
Rokid Max - Provide a portable entertainment experience
XReal Air - Smart Glasses with Massive 201” Micro-OLED Virtual Theater
Viture XR Glass - 120inch screen in front of your eyes
RealWear Navigator 520 - It is lightweight and comfortable, and is secure for enterprise use

2022

Magic Leap 2 - Standalone AR Headset
Solomon META-aivi - Portable AI Vision System
Moverio BT-45C - Ideal for mission-critical tasks troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection and training

2021

Lenova ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses - Lenovo’s versatile smart glasses for the enterprise
Varjo XR-3 - Highest performance XR for every workplace
Moverio BT-40 - Epson’s Personal Smart Glasses with USB Type-C Connectivity

2020

Vuzix M400 - See-through Waveguide optics for a more natural viewing state
Vuzix Blade - Provides hands-free ar glasses to defense, security, enterprise and consumers

2019

Microsoft HoloLens 2 - Mixed reality device with apps and solutions that enhance collaboration
Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 - A hands-free device for smarter and faster hands-on work

2018

Magic Leap One - A lightweight, wearable computer to enhance productivity

2017

Realwear - Voice Controlled Fully Rugged Headset

2014

Fove VR - FOVE is a virtual reality (VR) headset that uses eye tracking technology

2013

Google Glass Explorer Edition - First Google Glass

AR + VR Headsets

Lynx-r - It is the first All-in-One Mixed Reality headset

Smart Glasses

Ray-Ban Stories - Capture, share and listen
Amazon Echo Frames - Capture, share and listen
Spectacles 3 - Capture your world in 3D. Relive it with your 3D Viewer

AR Laptops

Spacetop - The world’s first AR Laptop

Displays

Looking Glass Factory - The world’s first group-viewable 3D holographic displays

Attachments

Nofio - The lowest latency wireless video on the market

Trackers

Self-Tracking Tracker - Get ready for the launch of self-tracking tracker later this year!
Vive Wrist Trackers - Lightweight and versatile VR tracker is designed to work with VIVE Focus 3
Vive Facial Tracker - Capture true-to-life facial expressions and mouth movement with precision
Ultraleap 3Di - High-performance, ruggedized camera for public installations
OptiTrack - World’s most accurate and easy to use wide area VR trackers
Stereo IR 170 Evaluation Kit - A next-generation optical hand tracking module
Leap Motion - Optical hand tracking module that captures the movements of your hands
Leap Motion Controller - World-class hand tracking for anyone
Clair - Hand Tracking, Gesture Recognition and Touchless Interaction Solutions

Accessories

Syntech XR Accessories - Ultimate Oculus & Meta Quest Accessories Collection
VIVE USB-C Dock - Keep your standalone VR trackers ready for action with this 5-in-1 docking station
YogesVR - Accessories including power bank, wireless charger, oculus accessories
hig-m4 - HIG-M4 is a simulation gun stock designed for VR platform shooting games
Kiwidesign Face Cushion - Facial Interface Compatible with Quest 2
VR Cable Pulley - Silent VR Cable Management Pulley System
Golf VR Game Handle - Compatible With Oculus Quest 2 Controller
Dual Extension Game Grips - Long Arms Dual Extension Game Grips
Quest 2 Elite Strap - Increases balance and support with a twist of the fit wheel
Esimen Hard Carrying Case - Esimen Hard Carrying Case for Oculus Quest 2
VirtuClear Prescription Lenses - Custom prescription VR lenses are lightweight and easy to use

Wearables

Haptx - Built with enterprise markets in mind to bring best-in-class realism to training
Manus VR - VR Gloves
Sense Glove - The New Sense for VR Training
BHaptics - Haptic vest that packs 40 individually controllable vibro-tactile motors
Full Body VR - Full Body VR Gaming Experience
Surplex - Full Body VR Tracking Shoes
Nova 2 - Enables users to perceive a sensation of virtual reality objects in the palm of their hand
Bifrost Pulse - The glove that lets you feel virtual reality like never before
Exit Suite - Exit reality using this navigation and performance suit for virtual reality

Treadmills

Virtuix - Experience full freedom of movement in virtual reality
Kat Walk VR C2 - KAT Walk C 2 is a 2ND-Generation Personal VR Treadmill
Omni One - Move freely and at full speed in 360° without getting hurt
Kat VR - World’s first personal VR Omni-Directional Treadmill

DIY

Relativty - Open source VR hardware
CheApR - Open source DIY AR glass
Immersive AR on a budget - AR glass hack
$22 Virtual Reality Gloves - Making VR haptic gloves
Triton Project - It is a 3D printed headset that uses off the shelf hardware to achieve advanced augmented reality
Wisor - Open-Source Wireless XR Headset
Project North Start - The open-source files comprising Leap Motion’s Project North Star AR Headset
Deck-X - open-source AR headset based on Leap Motion’s Project North Star
Open Source Glasses - Open Source smart glasses
OSVR - An open-source software platform for virtual and augmented reality

Stores

UnboundVR - User-friendly webshop, super fast deliveries & good prices
Amazon/Wearable/VR - Amazon Wearable Tech VR
Amazon/VR - Amazon VR Headsets
AmazonBest/VR - Amazon Best Sellers VR
Oculus Store - Oculus VR Headsets
YogesVR - VR accessory store

DEVELOPMENT

3D Engines

Unity - World’s best real-time development platform
Unreal Engine - World’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool
Godot - Completely free and open-source game engine
Flax Engine - Open source .Net Game Engine
A-Frame - A web framework for building 3D/AR/VR experiences
Babylonjs - Powerful, beautiful, simple, and open web rendering engine
Bezel - Create 3D prototypes, 3D animations, design for AR & VR, all within one platform
XR# - A 3D engine to create VR/AR/MR/3D apps using .NET, C#, and XAML, powered by WebXR

SDKs

Unity XR Interaction Toolkit - a high-level, component-based, interaction system for creating XR experiences
Apple Vision Pro SDK - Build an entirely new universe of apps and games for Apple Vision Pro
Snapchat Lens Studio - Develop AR experiences for hundreds of millions of Snapchatters
AR Kit - Apple AR SDK
Apple Reality Kit - Simulate and render 3D content for use in your augmented reality apps
AR Core - Android AR SDK
AR Foundation - Example content for Unity projects based on AR Foundation
SteamVR - Most popular VR SDK
Oculus SDK - Samples, and asset packs are built to help you develop your VR app
Unity MoveFast - Interaction SDK for fast-action fitness types of apps
OpenVR - Open Source VR SDK
Vuforia - Vuforia is a comprehensive, scalable enterprise AR platform
Lightship - AR SDK that supports depth, physics, occlusions, and semantic segmentation
Poplar Studio - Create and deploy 3D and AR experiences for e-commerce and marketing
AUKI - Peer-to-peer positioning framework
VRTK - Open Source Crossplatform VR Toolkit
VR Interaction Framework - Premium Unity Asset for VR Interactions
XR Interaction Toolkit - Official Unity Solution for XR Interaction
Microsoft MR Toolkit - Accelerate cross-platform MR app development in Unity
Ultimate XR Unity - Free, open source framework that facilitates the creation of VR applications
XReal NRSDK - Framework to create augmented reality experiences for AR glasses on Android

Web

SparkAR - Let’s you create interactive AR experiences, with or without code
Niantic 8thwall - Web-based augmented reality, enables augmented reality (AR) to work within a browser
aframe - Web framework for building virtual reality experiences
Babylonjs - Powerful, beautiful, simple, and open web rendering engine
Metavrse - It is a web platform that makes it easy to Create, Curate & Consume interactive 3D Experiences
Exokit - Tools for virtual worlds in the browser
AWS Sumerian - Easily create and run browser-based 3D, AR, and VR applications
WebXR - It allows you develop and host VR and AR experiences on the web
Simlab - A revolutionary visualization and VR creation software
Google Model Viewer - Easily display interactive 3D models on the web & in AR
Worklink Create - Browser-based workflow with universal CAD import

SOLUTIONS

Solution-oriented links. The same company may have more than one solution.

Training & Simulation

SynergyXR - Lets your experts build, manage, and scale immersive learning experiences
Luminous XR FLOW - Embrace next-generation learning and development with VR training
Zspace - Focusing on AR/VR solutions for education and enterprise
Engage - Creative Augmented and Virtual Reality Solutions for Students
Avantis - Innovative solutions designed solely for education
Loft Dynamics - Redefining flight training and simulation since 2016
Microsoft Mesh - Enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere
Virtalis - Put your digital assets in the hands of your entire organization
Acadicus - Provides a library of ready-to-use virtual simulation content for training and education
EngageVR - Ideal for collaboration, education, simulated training and virtual events
Reflekt-One - Step-by-step instructions and digital training guides
VR Direct - Offers you a platform to build your own web-based VR Trainings
Sixense Full-Presence System - Provide realistic, full-body training
Aucta - Create and deploy 3D instructions anywhere, on any device
HTX Labs - Immersive training platform
3Spin-Dream - Create & carry out augmented & virtual reality trainings
VR Vision Group - Offers VR Training App Development Service
Taqtile - Provides toolset to get step-by-step guidance from your experts anywhere, anytime
Halldale - Training and simulation company
Vuforia-Studio - Transforms your existing CAD and IoT data into detailed AR experiences
Wonda VR - Immersive storytelling platform
Labster - Allow students to complete laboratory experiments online and explore concepts & scenarios
Avantis Education - Bringing VR and AR to schools
Ludus VR Training - Ludus is the ultimate platform for safety training
Collective Training System - Reconfigurable, Virtual Collective Training System (RVCTS)
VictoryXR - Where Online Learning Meets Hands-on Learning

Collaboration

Cavrnus - Drag-and-drop Collaboration
Virbela - Brings people together to work, learn, meet, and train
Microsoft Mesh - Enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere
Spatial - Popular cross-platform XR meeting app
MeetinVR - Optimized for exceptional collaboration
Connect2 - Virtual collaboration platform that allows you to have a lifelike social experience
BigScreen - You can hang out with friends, collaborate with coworkers
Horizon Workrooms - VR space for teams to connect, collaborate and develop ideas, together
Webex - Calling, meetings, and messaging in the cloud for teams of all sizes
Glue - Glue is a virtual collaboration platform for teams
Immersed - Spawn 5 virtual monitors in VR to optimize focus & productivity
Dreamos - Useful collaboration in virtual reality
improov - Collaborate in VR around your CAD model
MootUp - Accessible 3D Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform
The Wild - Bring your work to life before it’s built
Mozilla Hubs - Share a virtual room with friends
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist - Work together from anywhere
Vuforia Chalk - Remote Assistance Powered by Augmented Reality
ScopeAR - Instant access to company experts and up-to-date instructions in one app
Reflekt Remote - Remote Work with AR and Live Video on mobile devices and wearables
TeamViewer - Collaborative peer-to-peer support that improves processes

Touchcast - MaaS Metaverse as a Service, Virtual event creation & MS Team Integration
Altspace - Attend live shows, meetups, cool classes, and more with friendly people from around the world
Rec Room - Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out and play
BigScreen - Watch movies and hang out with friends in virtual reality
Mozilla Hubs - Share a virtual room with friends
Inverse - Build a thriving community around your brand with your own immersive 3D Metaverse

Medical

Fundamental Surgery - Leading VR training solutions to accelerate adoption and safe use of medical devices
Medicalholodeck - is the platform for medical teamwork in virtual reality (VR)
Surgical Theater - Seamlessly integrating patient-specific surgical planning and navigation
Ghost Productions - Highly Functional Surgical Simulations in Virtual Reality
Oxford Medical Simulation - Delivers award-winning virtual reality medical and nursing simulation
Sixense Full-Presence System - Provides medical training, treatments, and therapies
OramaVR - Helps you to create medical VR training simulations with the help of MAGES SDK toolsets
HoloHuman - World’s first 3D human anatomy atlas that uses full-size
HoloPatient - Offers Standardized Practice With Life-Like Patients
Osso VR - Virtual Reality surgical training and assessment platform
Precision OS Technology - Immersive experiences surgeons can see, hear and feel
Simx VR EMS - VR Training for First Responders

Dent Reality - The digital layer for the physical world

Art & Design

Gravity Sketch - Intuitive 3D design platform for cross-disciplinary teams
Tilt Brush - It lets you paint in 3D space with virtual reality
Facebook Quill - It is a VR illustration and animation tool empowering creators to tell immersive stories
Medium by Adobe - You can sketch ideas out of thin air in any direction
Blocks - Create beautiful 3D models in no time
Sketchbox - Instantly bring your 3D content into an infinite, collaborative workspace
Kingspray Graffiti - Kingspray is a battle-tested VR Graffiti Simulator, with realistic spray
AnimVR - 3D production with a powerful timeline, virtual cameras, audio recording, fading & editing
Tvori - Prototype XR apps & games
Maquette - Maquette makes spatial prototyping easy, quick, and immersive
PiXYZ Review - Allows you to import a wide range of CAD model formats in a VR environment

Essential

Ray-Ban Stories - Have a camera and audio features and can take photos and videos
Mojo - World’s only contact lens that elevates your vision

Analytics

Cognitive3D - Translate Insights from VR/AR Into Real World Results

App Distribution

ManageXR - Take Control Of Your XR Headsets. Distribute apps, files, and firmware updates
ArborXR - Manage AR & VR devices, remotely install apps, control the in-headset experience

VR Desktop

Big Screen - Your ultimate virtual reality hangout
VR Desktop - Watch movies, browse the web or play games on a giant virtual screen

Download Apps & Games

Steam - Steam VR Games & Apps
SideQuest - Expand the capability of your standalone VR headset

Tracking, Detection & Positioning

OptiTrack - World’s most accurate and easy to use wide area VR trackers
AUKI - Peer-to-peer positioning framework
VisionLib - Enabling to detect and track physical 3D objects at industrial scale
Vuforia - A comprehensive, scalable enterprise AR platform
Wikitude - Has been empowering businesses with innovative AR technology since 2008

Testing

gamedriver - Automated Playtesting for xR and Video Games

Cloud XR, Remote Rendering & Streaming

Azure Remote Rendering - Render HQ, interactive 3D content, and stream it to your devices in real-time
NVidia Cloud XR - Streaming for VR and AR
Vagon - Next-Level Cloud Gaming 60FPS & 4K Streaming on Any Device
Innoactive - Cloud XR Solution
Theorem AR Remote Rendering - Microsoft Azure Remote Rendering ARR for HoloLens 2
Hololight Stream - Streaming SDK for XR Devices

Digital Agencies

4Experience - AR/VR Development Company
Dreamspace - Transforming market insights to brand impact
Metavrse - Metaverse creation for everyone
Yordstudio - Award-winning studio led by a world-class XR Design and Development team
Digitalnauts - Supporting and creating immersive experiences for deployment at scale
Viroo - VIROO makes VR accessible to organisations of all sizes and sectors
Nomtek - Nomtek is a world-class Magic Leap development partner
Exyte - Hire experts and design professionals to design, develop, and deploy your project
Khora - Cutting edge VR and AR experiences within multiple industries
Elmparklabs - Offers you to plan and execute your XR strategy and applications
Innovation Rock - Offers you to transform businesses through new realities
WE/AR Studio - AR/VR solutions with business goals in mind
Next / Now - It is an award-winning digital experience agency
Cemtrex Labs - Offers you to transform your brand with a help of immersive technology
Lucid Reality Labs - XR solutions from concept & design to development and support
Three View Studio - Immersive technology development studio
Subvrsive - Offers virtual events and immersive experiences that drive results
CM&D - Offers you XR experience development service with the latest tech
Saritasa - AR/VR, and IoT technology solutions
Softengi - Provides XR development services
Insightful 3D - Creates XR experiences & digital contents for brands
WorldViz - Provides guidance, leadership, and talent to those using the dynamic VR Tech
Skywell - An AR/VR & 3D development company
Zappar Creative Studio - Creative studio, powered by a one-of-a kind XR ecosystem
SVAIY ART - VR Game Development Company 3D Services

Custom Hardware Development Service Providers

WaveOptics - Provides affordable manufacturing service

ECOSYSTEM

Software Companies

Unity - Unity Engine
Epic Games - Unreal Engine
Meta Quest - Offers SDKs, integrated with its hardware
Valve Corporation - Known for SteamVR, a platform for VR content
NVidia - Develops Omnivers and VRWorks, a suite of tools and APIs for VR
Qualcom Spaces - Snapdragon XR SDKs for AR/VR applications
Godot Organization - Most popular free & open source game engine
Adobe - Adobe is steadily making its mark in the AR domain
Apple - AR Kit SDK
Google - Google AR Core
Microsoft - MRTK
Crytek - Crysis game engine by Crytek that also supports VR development
PTC - Kwnown for its products in the CAD & PLM sectors
Autodesk - Provides 3D Solutions for XR Domain
Maxon - Provides 3D Solutions for XR Domain
Blender - Free and Open Source 3D Modelling Tool
Niantic - Location-based augmented reality AR games
Poplar Studio - Create and deploy 3D and AR experiences for e-commerce and marketing
Snap Inc. - Offers AR features within Snapchat with Lens Studio for AR content creation
Infinite Reality - Offers immersive and interactive 3D technologies for global brands and audiences

OEM

Qualcom - Develops Snapdragon processors that power advanced mobile XR experiences
Nvidia - Provides high-performance GPUs that are crucial for rendering complex XR environments
Meta - Through Oculus, Meta pioneers in VR hardware and platform services
HTC - Offers the Vive series, a line of high-end VR headsets for immersive VR experiences
Microsoft - Leads in mixed reality with its Hololens headsets, blending real-world and digital content
Sony - Extends its gaming console capabilities into virtual reality with the PlayStation VR headset
Apple - Integrates AR technologies in its devices, enabling augmented reality applications directly through iOS
Varjo - Specializes in creating ultra-high resolution VR and XR headsets for professional markets
Valve - Produces the Valve Index, a high-fidelity virtual reality headset for gaming and simulations
HP - Involved in the development of VR technologies, including the HP Reverb VR headset
Lenovo - Develops the ThinkReality series of AR and VR solutions geared towards enterprise applications
LG - Engages in developing VR headsets and AR applications
Acer - Participates in the Windows Mixed Reality platform with its own line of VR headsets
Mira - Manufactures AR headsets aimed at delivering immersive augmented reality experiences
Google - Innovated with Google Glass, an early entrant into the wearable AR technology space
Samsung - Offers the HMD Odyssey, a Windows Mixed Reality headset known for its high-resolution displays
XReal - Designs a variety of AR glasses and headsets, catering to different user needs in the AR domain
NReal - Focuses on lightweight and stylish augmented reality glasses for consumer applications
Pico Interactive - Specializes in creating virtual reality headsets and solutions for both consumers and businesses
Vuzix - Develops advanced optical products for AR experiences in defense, security, and enterprise sectors
Emagin - A leading US manufacturer of OLED microdisplays used in various high-performance XR applications
Kopin - Provides microdisplay solutions for wearable devices, enhancing visual experiences in XR
Wave Optics - Designs and develops optical engines for AR devices, improving clarity and performance
Rokid - Develops AR glasses known for their advanced AI capabilities and sleek design
Digilens - Focuses on creating holographic waveguide technology for next-generation mobile computing devices
Kopin - Microdisplay Solutions For Wearables
Western Digital - Supplies SSD that enhance the performance of computing platforms in XR environments
UltraLeap - Known for: Advanced hand tracking and haptic technology for XR
Shiftall - A Panasonic company that makes virtual reality (VR) equipment
eSight - Develops wearable medical devices to improve vision for people
Lynx - Lynx R1 a standalone MR headset designed for both consumer and business applications
DPVR - Cutting edge VR device design and manufacturing
Goertek - Producing various “optical solutions” for the XR landscape
Lumus - Produces lightweight and ergonomic AR glasses and lenses
Third Eye - Produces both software solutions and hardware for the XR Domain
Toshiba - Produces AR glasses for enterprise users
Garmin - Designs and manufactures wearable technology across various sectors

Standards & Frameworks

Khronos Group - Develops open standards for graphics, including OpenXR, Vulkan, and WebGL
OpenXR - Making XR applications portable across devices
OpenGL - A cross-language, multi-platform API for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics
W3C Immersive Web Working Group - Develops standards and APIs for VR and AR on the web, including WebXR
glTF - A Khronos Group open standard for efficient transmission and loading of 3D models
IEEE VR and AR Standards - XR-related standards, such as device interoperability and tracking systems
X3D - An open standard for 3D content on the web, which supports real-time VR and AR experiences
OpenCV - An open-source computer vision and machine learning software library
VRM Consortium - Platform-independent file format designed for use with 3D characters and avatars
Goertek - Key partner in standardizing XR device manufacturing through Qualcomm’s XR Accelerator Program

Platform & Marketplace

Steam Store - A digital distribution platform developed by Valve Corporation
Apple App Store - A digital distribution platform for mobile apps on Apple’s ecosystem
Google Play Store - XR Applications, Videos
Meta Store - Games, Apps & Experiences for META Headset
Viveport - HTC’s platform and store for VR content, supporting devices like the HTC Vive
Playstation Store - Offers VR titles specifically tailored for the PS VR headset
Magic Leap World - The official content platform for Magic Leap, an AR headset
Snap Lense Studio - Platform where creators can develop and share AR experiences
Unity Asset Store - Provides assets for creating AR/VR content
Unreal Engine Marketplace - Offers resources for developing in Unreal Engine
Sketchfab - Platform for publishing and finding 3D models, often used in AR/VR
CGTrader - Marketplace for 3D models, usable in AR/VR projects
TurboSquid - Offers 3D models for AR/VR and other applications
WebVR Directory - A collection of web-based VR experiences

Cloud

NVidia Cloud XR - Stream XR content from servers to client devices over networks
Microsoft Azure - Provides various services and solutions that cater to XR domain
Google Cloud - Cloud computing services provided by Google
Spatial - Technology company specializing in collaborative virtual workspaces
Tencent Cloud - Build, deploy, and scale XR solutions
Agora - Voice call, video call, live interactive broadcasting, and real-time messaging
AWS - AWS XR Services
Tencent Cloud - Offers solutions for AR/VR content creation and distribution
IBM Cloud - Provides cloud services that can be leveraged for AR/VR applications
Oracle Cloud - Supports high-performance computing needs for AR/VR content development
Cloud Flare - Enhances AR/VR experiences through improved web delivery speeds
Fastly - CDN services that support the high bandwidth needs of AR/VR content
Akamai Technologies - Provides CDN and cloud services that improve AR/VR delivery
DigitalOcean - Cloud infrastructure that can host and support AR/VR applications
Scaleway - Cloud services provider with options beneficial for AR/VR developers
Render - Cloud service platform that supports AR/VR application hosting and development
Linode - Offers cloud computing resources for hosting AR/VR content

Brands

Ray-Bans - RayBan Stories