Augmentiverse reference / Standards
OpenXR
A common interface between XR applications and device runtimes.
Overview
OpenXR standardises the application interface for XR sessions, tracking, views and input. It reduces runtime fragmentation; conformance and optional extensions still determine what an application can use.
- Responsible organisation
- Khronos Group
- Publication status
- Published specification
- Version / snapshot
- 1.1 series
Role in the Augmentiverse
The native runtime layer connects applications to compatible XR hardware. It does not define a global spatial map or shared identity service.
Where it is useful
- Portable native XR applications
- Tracking, rendering and input integration
Limits and implementation choices
- Optional extensions and platform integrations still vary.
- Persistence across vendors is not guaranteed by the core API.
Sources & further reading
- Official specification registryregistry.khronos.org
- OpenXR 1.1 announcement — 15 April 2024www.khronos.org
Links identify the relevant specifications or documented implementations. A listed example does not imply endorsement, full interoperability or adoption of the Augmentiverse framework.