Meta Announces Major Update for MR Applications Breaking Security Boundary Limitations

TapTechNews July 8th, Meta announced a major update for Mixed Reality (MR) applications, allowing developers to break through the existing security boundary limitations. Previously, even when using the Passthrough function to let users see the real environment, most MR applications were still affected by the security boundary system. And this update will, through the latest Meta XRCore SDK software development kit, give developers the right to turn off the security boundary.

According to TapTechNews, the security boundary is crucial for VR games and applications. The head-mounted display will issue a reminder when the user approaches the boundary to avoid them bumping into walls or objects. However, for MR applications, these limitations seem a bit redundant.

The updated XRCore SDK (the software development kit for developing Quest series applications) version number is 66. Through the update, developers can turn off the security boundary when the application uses the Passthrough function to display real environment pictures. Once the application switches back to the VR mode, the security boundary will immediately restore its function.

Removing the security boundary limitation will help developers create a more immersive MR experience. The reason why Mixed Reality is so fascinating is that it can utilize the real environment that users know and are familiar with, usually their living spaces. Without the boundary restraint, users can roam in the MR world in a larger range without repeatedly setting up a safe area.