PICO, a leading XR technology company known for its independent innovation and research capabilities, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Blender Foundation. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the world of immersive 3D content creation, as PICO becomes the first XR platform to work directly with Blender to optimise the 3D creation experience within virtual and mixed reality environments.
As a contributor to Blender’s ongoing OpenXR development, PICO is working closely with Blender to enhance virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) workflows, unlocking new opportunities for creators around the world. This collaboration is set to transform how artists and developers interact with 3D content, moving beyond traditional tools and embracing immersive technology.
Through this partnership, PICO and Blender aim to revolutionise creative workflows by introducing more intuitive and immersive ways to build within 3D spaces. Artists and developers will benefit from greater freedom and control, leading to more fluid, efficient, and engaging creative processes. The collaboration also aims to drive wider adoption of the OpenXR standard, encouraging cross-platform compatibility and fostering a more open, connected XR ecosystem.
Jessie Zhang, Head of Partnerships at PICO XR, shared her enthusiasm about the initiative: “At PICO, we are committed to supporting the Blender global open-source community and fostering the flourishing 3D creation ecosystem. This partnership allows us to not only enhance 3D creation tools, but to foster a community where every artist and developer can bring their unique immersive vision to life and connect with a global audience through OpenXR.”
Together, PICO and the Blender Foundation are shaping the future of spatial computing. By combining PICO’s advanced XR hardware and software expertise with Blender’s powerful open-source platform, they are empowering creators worldwide to push the boundaries of digital expression and transform the way immersive content is created and experienced.