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{{Company Infobox | {{Company Infobox | ||
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|Industry=[[Virtual Reality]], Computer Hardware Manufacturing | |Industry=[[Virtual Reality]], Computer Hardware Manufacturing | ||
|Founded=2017 | |Founded=2017 | ||
|Founder=[[George Singer]], [[David Kraeutmann]] | |Founder=[[George Singer]], [[David Kraeutmann]] | ||
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|Notable Personnel=George Singer (CEO), David Kraeutmann, Kevin Rodriguez | |Notable Personnel=George Singer (CEO), David Kraeutmann, Kevin Rodriguez | ||
|Products=[[Simula One]], [[SimulaOS]] | |Products=[[Simula One]], [[SimulaOS]] | ||
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|Website=https://simulavr.com | |Website=https://simulavr.com | ||
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[[SimulaVR]] is an American technology [[company]] that specializes in developing [[Linux]]-based [[virtual reality]] hardware and software. The company is known for creating the world's first office-focused [[VR headset]] designed specifically for productivity and computing tasks rather than gaming or entertainment.<ref name="about">SimulaVR. "About". https://simulavr.com/about/</ref> Founded in 2017 by George Singer and David Kraeutmann, SimulaVR aims to revolutionize knowledge work by offering a superior computing experience through virtual reality.<ref name="ghosthowls">The Ghost Howls. "Simula One aims at becoming your portable Linux VR computer". January 28, 2022. https://skarredghost.com/2022/01/28/simulavr-simula-one-linux-vr/</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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SimulaVR was founded in 2017 by George Singer and David Kraeutmann, with Kevin Rodriguez joining the team later.<ref name="ghosthowls" /> The company began by developing an open-source VR window manager, which later evolved into the SimulaOS project. This window manager was compatible with existing VR headsets like the [[Valve Index]] and [[HTC Vive]].<ref name="about" /> | SimulaVR was founded in 2017 by George Singer and David Kraeutmann, with Kevin Rodriguez joining the team later.<ref name="ghosthowls" /> The company began by developing an open-source VR window manager, which later evolved into the SimulaOS project. This window manager was compatible with existing VR headsets like the [[Valve Index]] and [[HTC Vive]].<ref name="about" /> | ||
After developing a stable compositor for their software, the company encountered challenges with Linux support from other VR manufacturers. This led them to the decision to create their own hardware solution, resulting in the development of the Simula One headset.<ref name="about" /> | After developing a stable compositor for their software, the company encountered challenges with Linux support from other VR manufacturers. This led them to the decision to create their own hardware solution, resulting in the development of the [[Simula One]] headset.<ref name="about" /> | ||
Initially, SimulaVR planned to launch their Simula One headset through a Kickstarter campaign in January 2022, with a fundraising goal of $2.5 million. However, in February 2022, the company changed their approach and instead opted for direct pre-orders through their website.<ref name="roadtovr-preorders">Road to VR. "Linux-based Standalone VR Headset Ditches Kickstarter & Opens Direct Preorders". February 14, 2022. https://www.roadtovr.com/simula-one-vr-linux-standalone-kickstarter/</ref> The decision was made to avoid Kickstarter fees and to remove the platform's 60-day campaign limit, which the company believed might not be sufficient to reach their funding goals.<ref name="roadtovr-preorders" /> | Initially, SimulaVR planned to launch their [[Simula One]] headset through a Kickstarter campaign in January 2022, with a fundraising goal of $2.5 million. However, in February 2022, the company changed their approach and instead opted for direct pre-orders through their website.<ref name="roadtovr-preorders">Road to VR. "Linux-based Standalone VR Headset Ditches Kickstarter & Opens Direct Preorders". February 14, 2022. https://www.roadtovr.com/simula-one-vr-linux-standalone-kickstarter/</ref> The decision was made to avoid Kickstarter fees and to remove the platform's 60-day campaign limit, which the company believed might not be sufficient to reach their funding goals.<ref name="roadtovr-preorders" /> | ||
== Products == | == Products == | ||
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=== Simula One === | === Simula One === | ||
The Simula One is SimulaVR's flagship product, described by the company as a "VR Computer" (VRC) rather than a traditional VR headset. It was designed specifically for productivity and office work rather than gaming or entertainment.<ref name="about" /> The headset features high-resolution displays and runs SimulaOS, allowing users to work with Linux desktop applications in a virtual reality environment.<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter">Road to VR. "Simula One is a Standalone VR Headset Natively Running Linux Desktop, Kickstarter in January". December 15, 2021. https://www.roadtovr.com/simula-one-linux-vr-headset-kickstarter/</ref> | The [[Simula One]] is SimulaVR's flagship product, described by the company as a "VR Computer" (VRC) rather than a traditional VR headset. It was designed specifically for productivity and office work rather than gaming or entertainment.<ref name="about" /> The headset features high-resolution displays and runs SimulaOS, allowing users to work with Linux desktop applications in a virtual reality environment.<ref name="roadtovr-kickstarter">Road to VR. "Simula One is a Standalone VR Headset Natively Running Linux Desktop, Kickstarter in January". December 15, 2021. https://www.roadtovr.com/simula-one-linux-vr-headset-kickstarter/</ref> | ||
==== Technical Specifications ==== | ==== Technical Specifications ==== | ||