macOS Is VR development possible on M1 pro/max chips?

[revyTH]

Hi guys!
I would like to know if it is possible to develope VR applications on the new apple silicon M1 pro/max chips.
What I have found so far doesn't seem very promising:

• Not possible to use external GPU (eGPU)
• Not possible to connect an headset like Oculus Quest for debugging
• Not possible to use Bootcamp anymore

Any thought on this? Is it really no possible to develop these type of applications on new Macs?

 

[revyTH]

Anyone?

 

[chabig]

Anyone?

Not using tools that require:
1. An external GPU
2. An Oculus
3. Windows

 

[lloyddean]

First what problems are you trying to solve, products trying to build, platforms to target and and markets to enter?

Start with Apple AR <https://www.apple.com/augmented-reality/>.

This technology will likely be the starting platform for Apples developers VR efforts to follow.

 

[revyTH]

First what problems are you trying to solve, products trying to build, platforms to target and and markets to enter?

Start with Apple AR <https://www.apple.com/augmented-reality/>.

This technology will likely be the starting platform for Apples developers VR efforts to follow.

I am mainly interested in webXR and VR/AR for the web. The problem is how to debug the VR/AR device

 

[revyTH]

Not using tools that require:
1. An external GPU
2. An Oculus
3. Windows

What tools are available right now to develop webXR app on new Mac systems?

 

[chabig]

I’m sure that when Apple enters the VR market, they will provide tools.

 

[lloyddean]

A Hansel and Gretel trail of bread crumbs <https://www.idropnews.com/news/hidd...apples-upcoming-arvr-headset-and-more/178866/> indicates Apples likely support.