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Monado is the cross-platform, open-source OpenXR™ runtime. It builds and runs on Linux, Windows and Android. Monado aims to jump-start development of an open source XR ecosystem and provide the fundamental building blocks for device vendors.

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Thank you, we'll be taking a look very shortly !

22.05.2025 20:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Monado v25.0.0: Driving the future of cross-platform Open Source XR From enhanced Android support and driver updates to improved runtime stability and tooling, Monado 25.0.0. brings a wide array of improvements.

Monado's first stable release of 2025 is here! From enhanced Android support and driver updates to improved runtime stability and tooling, dive into the wide array of improvements that Collabora's XR team delivered for the cross-platform #OpenXR runtime: col.la/monado25

22.05.2025 20:07 — 👍 23    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 1
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We're at #XRExpo in Stuttgart today! 🎮 Come see Collabora at Booth A18 — we're showcasing open source XR with Monado-based Electric-Maple demos running on AMD & Nvidia graphics servers. Stop by and chat XR with us! #OpenXR #Monado #ElectricMaple #Collabora

08.05.2025 10:49 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

We’re proud to support Somar, now featured on the @godotengine blog! For this project, we added a Google Cardboard driver to Monado—bringing mobile XR to Godot via OpenXR, all open source.
Check the project out below !

#OpenXR #MonadoXR #FOSSXR #Godot

06.05.2025 21:37 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Monado v25.0.0 is out! 🎉 Packed with new features: dynamic refresh rate (Android), face tracking v2, battery API, multi-local floor spaces & more! 400+ commits from 40+ contributors. Big thanks to the FOSS XR fam! 🚀

Check it out :
gitlab.freedesktop.org/monado/monad...

#OpenXR #FOSSXR #Monado

21.04.2025 17:20 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

Great news for OpenXR! 🚀 Hololight just joined the working group, bringing their XR streaming expertise into the mix. #OpenXR #XRStreaming #Monado

27.03.2025 13:21 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Appreciate the share! 🚀 Since then, we’ve been working on a persistent mapping system for Monado’s Visual-Inertial Tracking—aiming to reuse mapped environments for better XR experiences. More updates coming soon! #OpenXR #SLAM #MonadoXR

24.03.2025 17:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Meta and OpenXR Learn how Meta is supporting OpenXR and developers through its game engine integrations and contributions to OpenXR standards.

With Meta's upcoming v74 SDK release, the built-in OpenXR
path for Unity, UnrealEngine, and Godot will be the recommended path for development. #OpenXR enables you to build cross-platform and use Meta platform plugins to add unique HorizonOS features.

developers.meta.com/horizon/blog...

07.03.2025 19:35 — 👍 8    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 1
Godot XR Gamejam February 2025 Theme Announcement
YouTube video by Bastiaan Olij Godot XR Gamejam February 2025 Theme Announcement

And we're off! The Godot XR Community game jam February 2025 is off!
youtu.be/lO3FbfZn9E4

10.02.2025 00:00 — 👍 21    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 1
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Welcoming the libsurvive project The libsurvive project, an open source lighthouse tracking system, has transitioned its ownership over to Collabora.

🚀 Exciting news! Collabora is welcoming the LibSurvive! The open-source library for tracking Lighthouse-based VR devices now lives in @collabora.com github 🎉. Huge thanks to the community and their work on LibSurvive over the years! We’re excited for what’s next.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/5n773548

31.01.2025 15:44 — 👍 7    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Exactly! Thanks for your interest!

31.01.2025 15:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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2024 Cherry-picks Over the course of 2024, the Godot project has amassed more new features and community highlights than any one person can keep track of. To ensure you did not miss anything essential, we have selected...

Over the course of 2024, the Godot project has amassed more new features and community highlights than any one person can keep track of.

Find out if you missed anything essential in our "2024 Cherry-picks" blog post 🍒

godotengine.org/article/2024...

Don't miss out on the showcased games either! 🎮

28.01.2025 13:08 — 👍 557    🔁 54    💬 10    📌 3
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Godot XR Game Jam - Feb 2025 A game jam from 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-24 hosted by Bastiaan Olij & malcolm.nixon@gmail.com. Welcome to the third Godot XR Game jam This game jam is organised by the Godot XR Community and offers a fun...

Two weeks to go until our 2025 Godot XR Game Jam!

itch.io/jam/godot-xr...

27.01.2025 00:47 — 👍 29    🔁 11    💬 2    📌 0

🎉 Happy New Year from Monado! 🎉
Big thanks to all our developers and contributors! In 2024, you authored 613 commits and submitted 300+ merge requests, making Monado a thriving open-source project. Let’s continue pushing the boundaries in 2025! 🎯 #OpenXR #FOSS

15.01.2025 20:26 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Godot XR Tools Improved Hand Physics
YouTube video by Bastiaan Olij Godot XR Tools Improved Hand Physics

🌟 Exciting updates for Godot XR developers! The latest Godot XR Tools bring improved hand physics, new features, and a sneak peek at future updates. Watch the video to see how Godot continues to innovate in XR! 🎥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKQ... 🚀 #GodotEngine #XR

22.12.2024 15:56 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Here's a great resource on best practices for OpenXR API Layers on Windows from @fredemmott.com. His 12 tips will help you avoid common problems, maximize your software’s compatibility, find issues before your users, and simplifying & accelerating debugging.

fredemmott.com/blog/2024/11...
#openxr

10.12.2024 18:53 — 👍 11    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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NVK now supports Vulkan 1.4 The latest release of Weston brings enhanced DRM-backend support, an implementation for the color-management protocol, new output mirroring options, and more.

#NVK, an open-source Vulkan driver for #NVIDIA hardware, is one of the day-zero conformant Vulkan 1.4 implementations! Support has been merged into Mesa and will be part of the Mesa 25.0 release in early 2025. 🎉 openfir.st/nvkvulkan14 #OpenSource #OpenFirst

02.12.2024 19:26 — 👍 22    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 1

🌟 Exciting news for the OpenXR community! Mike Nisbet has shared a starter pack featuring individuals and companies championing OpenXR. 🚀

If you're interested in OpenXR, see details down below.💡
And let's continue building the future of free and open XR together. #OpenXR #FOSS #Monado

28.11.2024 19:03 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks for doing this Mike ! Much appreciated :)

28.11.2024 18:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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VR/AR - Open Source Consulting | Collabora Experience and knowledge to assist you in developing extended reality products that push the boundaries of human-computer interaction.

Check out Monado's open-source hand-tracking and SLAM drivers for inspiration and contact the Collabora folks here : www.collabora.com/industries/x...

27.11.2024 23:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Monado - Open Source XR Runtime Monado is an open source XR runtime delivering immersive experiences such as VR and AR on on mobile, PC/desktop and any other device. Monado aims to be a complete implementation of the OpenXR API made...

🌟 Monado, the Cross-Platform, Open-Source OpenXR runtime, is now on Blue Sky! Follow us for updates on OpenXR and immersive tech. 🚀✨ We're still on Mastodon and X as @MonadoXR. Let’s grow the open XR community together! 🤝
Start here : monado.dev

26.11.2024 20:12 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

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