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Global Virtual Reality Association
AbbreviationGVRA
FormationDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
FounderAcer, Starbreeze, Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung, Sony
Dissolved2018 (2018)
TypeNon-profit
PurposePromote unified development of virtual reality
Websitegvra.com [dead link]

The Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA) was a non-profit organization to assist the development of virtual reality. The organization was founded in 2016 and operated until around 2018.

Its members were the major manufacturers of virtual reality equipment at that time. The association aimed to promote dialogue between stakeholders by setting up working groups and developing best practices.[1][2]

History

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On 7 December 2016, the Global Virtual Reality Association was announced with the goal of promoting responsible development and adoption of VR.[1]

Members

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References

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  1. ^ a b Stephanie Condon (7 December 2016). "VR headset manufacturers launch the Global Virtual Reality Association". ZDNet. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Global VR Association formed by Samsung, Sony, HTC, Google, others". GSM Arena. December 8, 2016.
  3. ^ "Virtual Reality Industry Leaders Come Together to Create New Association" (Press release). Global Virtual Reality Association. 7 December 2016. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
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