MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Starbreeze, Google, HTC VIVE, Facebook's Oculus, Samsung, and Sony Interactive Entertainment, today announced the creation of a non-profit organization of international headset manufacturers to promote the growth of the global virtual reality (VR) industry. The Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA) will develop and share best practices for industry and foster dialogue between public and private stakeholders around the world.

The goal of the Global Virtual Reality Association is to promote responsible development and adoption of VR globally. Association members will develop and share best practices, conduct research, and bring the international VR community together as the technology progresses. The group will also serve as a resource for consumers, policymakers, and industries interested in VR.

VR has the potential to be the next great computing platform, improve sectors ranging from education to healthcare, and contribute significantly to the global economy. Through research, international engagement, and the development of best practices, the founding companies of the Global Virtual Reality Association will work to unlock and maximize VR's potential and ensure those gains are shared as broadly around the world as possible.

For more information, visit www.GVRA.com.

For a list of comments from leaders of each company represented in the association, click here .

SOURCE Global Virtual Reality Association