Famed programmer John Carmackrecently saidFacebook would allow root access to the standaloneOculus Go VR headset.
The move could let developers and users make a wide variety of software modifications to the Go.
“It’s a barrier to entry that some users feel uncomfortable with.
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Selivanov speculated that Oculus is opening up the Go as a way to popularize the VR platform.
“One of the easiest ways to promote your productmake it open for upgrades.
It will attract developers and untie their hands,” he said.
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Freedom to Create?
“The rules around what apps are allowed are too restrictive and stifle innovation.
In the current ecosystem, an Oculus headset requires a Facebook account.
It’s a barrier to entry that some users feel uncomfortable with.
“The Oculus Go, although quite old, is still a great headset for many tasks.”
An unlocked headset, Harraway said, could give them new options to work with.
Businesses could use an unlocked headset to create a specific experience for users, too.
For example, users could watch a 360-degree architectural visualization or a training tool.
