XRk
XRk is a term used in discussions of extended reality technology to denote a modular software framework or toolkit intended to unify development across augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) devices. The name is not tied to a single, universally adopted standard; multiple projects have used XRk as an internal or aspirational label for kernel-like software layers that sit between applications and hardware.
A typical XRk concept provides a hardware abstraction layer, a cross‑platform rendering and input pipeline, and
Usage and scope vary by project. In some settings XRk aims to simplify prototyping for researchers and
Development models range from open-source communities to corporate initiatives, each with its own licensing, governance, and