PICO Partners with Blender Foundation to Revolutionise 3D Creation for OpenXR

London, UK, 21 July 2025 – Today, PICO, an XR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, announces that it will collaborate with the Blender Foundation. As a contributor to Blender’s OpenXR development, PICO will work with Blender to enhance immersive virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) experiences. This partnership will unlock new creative possibilities for artists and developers in the global 3D community, with cutting-edge VR and MR tools.

PICO stands as the first XR platform to partner with Blender to optimise the 3D creation experience within virtual reality. Both PICO and Blender share a unified vision for transforming 3D content creation. By merging PICO’s deep expertise in XR hardware and software with Blender’s powerful, open-source tools, this partnership is set to:

• Unleash Innovative XR Creation Tools: Empower artists and developers to transcend the limitations of traditional mouse and keyboard interfaces.
• Deliver Intuitive, Immersive and Efficient Workflows: Drastically improve creative productivity through streamlined processes.
• Drive Widespread OpenXR Adoption: Champion the OpenXR standard to ensure cross-platform compatibility.

Jessie Zhang Head of Partnershipsat PICO XR says, “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 empowering artists and developers to unleash their creativity and accelerating the evolution of the 3D industry.

About PICO: 

Founded in 2015, PICO is a leading innovator in VR/MR all-in-one technology. Dedicated to bridging connections, enriching lives, and unlocking infinite possibilities, it is building an integrated XR platform that empowers creators, developers, and businesses while inspiring global communities.

For more information, visit PICO's official website. 

About Blender:

Blender, the world's most popular free and open-source 3D creation software, offers a comprehensive solution for modelling, animation, VFX, and more. Maintained by the Blender Foundation, it's the tool of choice for a vast global community of professional artists and enthusiasts, committed to open collaboration and 3D technology innovation.