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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 == | ||