MOTAR 3.0
The 3.0 release marked a major milestone for the MOTAR platform, introducing the foundational Ghost self-hosted architecture and unifying the ecosystem.
The 3.0 release marked a major milestone for the MOTAR platform, introducing the foundational Ghost self-hosted architecture and unifying the ecosystem across Admin, Hub, Studio, 3D, SDK, and Holodeck components. This version focused on platform scalability, secure XR deployment, and customization, establishing MOTAR as a flexible, enterprise-ready solution.
Key highlights include custom branding and configuration tools, a backup and restore system, partner collaboration features, and total asset management across 3D models, applications, and media. MOTAR 3.0 also added XR device authentication, Unity SDK integration, and permissions-based digital asset workflows.
3.0.0 (hotfix)
Release on March 28th, 2025
In this hotfix, we made the following changes:
All documentation links now point to docs.motar.io
The Studio Groups tab has been added to the Users page, allowing an admin user to add or remove a user to multiple studio groups quickly. Learn more about it here.
Fixed a bug allowing an admin user to create a studio group without an image even though it is a required field.
Fixed an issue that sometimes displays uploaded images incorrectly.
Fixed a bug that prevented the Users page from loading.
The save button will remain deactivated until the user has made a change.
3.0.0
Release on March 17th, 2025
Activation Type: MOTAR Ghost (self-hosted) via Docker Compose to a laptop/computer or via Helm Chart installs to your preferred cloud.
This release includes the following MOTAR Core capabilities:
MOTAR Admin: Configure, Brand, and Manage Accounts and App Release
MOTAR Hub: Permissions-based Digital Asset Management with Digital Thread
MOTAR Studio: Create and Distribute Content (3D Models, Apps, etc.)
MOTAR SDK for Unity: Adds secure user authentication and User Profile Access (supports Unity 2021.3+)
MOTAR Devices: Securely authenticate your XR headset
MOTAR 3D: Access and Launch Immersive Applications and Content (support for Meta Quest 2, 3, 3s, and Pro)
MOTAR Holodeck: On Demand XR Rendering of Digital Assets for Training & Ops
What's New!
This exciting release includes local and cloud installation packages and a ready-for-lift-off tutorial package. In this beta version, we have entirely redesigned the MOTAR Admin service, allowing you to customize the platform and personalize key elements such as your company logo, branding details, landing page graphics, and contact information for your support teams.
We also introduced our new 'partners' feature which allow our users to collaborate securely with external partners. With MOTAR Studio, you can launch your immersive application (APK) files as app listings and launch them effortlessly using MOTAR 3D or third-party MDM solutions like Meta Quest for Business.
Finally, we added a new listing type, image. Now you can upload and share images as a listing type in MOTAR Hub.
MOTAR 3.0 Beta release is for test purposes only and will not be upgradable to future releases. Data will not be forward compatible.
This release supports Commercial company license activations ONLY. Government will be supported in the next release.
No add-ons or upgrades available in this release.
You cannot login as multiple users in a single browser session.
If you would like to manage multiple users while testing MOTAR, you can open a new "incognito" tab and login as the second user or use a different browser for the second user.
Government data markings require a “government license” and will be supported in next release.
Known Issues
These issues will be fixed in a future release.
In MOTAR Admin:
Viewing users from partner and studio group pages will not load but you can still get to a list of users by clicking on the the users tab located on the left menu.
The contact support and account creation email fields will not be prefilled but an admin user could update these fields.
The MOTAR platform currently allow empty spaces in username/handle, please make sure to double check your username to avoid confusions.
The partner icon is showing up incorrectly on the partner page.
In MOTAR Studio:
When creating a remix or new version, the user is able to see multiple versions including the original when they should only see the newest version. In the next release, the user will only see the latest version.
3.0.0 (beta)
Release on May 6th, 2025
Activation Type: MOTAR Ghost (self-hosted) via Docker Compose or via Helm Chart installation.
This release includes the following MOTAR Core capabilities:
MOTAR Admin: Configure, Brand, and Manage Accounts and App Release
MOTAR Hub: Permissions-based Digital Asset Management with Digital Thread
MOTAR Studio: Create and Distribute Content (3D Models, Apps, etc.)
MOTAR SDK for Unity: Adds secure user authentication and User Profile Access (supports Unity 2021.3+)
MOTAR Devices: Securely authenticate your XR headset
MOTAR 3D: Access and Launch Immersive Applications and Content (support for Meta Quest 2, 3, 3s, Quest Pro and Vive Focus 3)
MOTAR Holodeck: On Demand XR Rendering of Digital Assets for Training & Ops
What’s New in 3.0!
This 3.0 release expands the power and flexibility of the MOTAR ecosystem with critical upgrades designed for scalability, security, and collaborative content creation across diverse environments.
Backup & Restore: Protect your data with the backup and restore functionality for assets and platform configurations.
Platform Version Updates: Stay current with the latest MOTAR platform releases and enhancements.
Total Asset Control: Gain centralized management of all your 3D models, digital twins, immersive applications, and sensitive IP within a secure environment.
Scalable XR Deployment: Effortlessly deploy XR experiences across entire organizations, regardless of size.
Collaborative Ecosystem: Empower both internal teams and external partners to work together with robust role-based access and permission settings.
Custom Branding: Make MOTAR your own by integrating your company’s branding, logos, and identity throughout the platform.
Lightweight Deployment Options: Whether you’re deploying to a secure cloud, running locally on a laptop, or on a Raspberry Pi.
Government-Ready: Expanded permissions and listing support to meet federal and defense-specific compliance standards.
Known Issues!
Username/Handle - You may be allowed to type spaces into the username/handle fields when creating and editing users, though they are not allowed. Please be careful not to type spaces into username/handle fields
Holodeck Models - Only models with a 3D preview will load into Holodeck. Currently, models with no preview will still attempt to load.
Adding Users to a Contractor Company or Partner Company - Default User Icon is broken if Partner/Contractor icon have not been uploaded
Adding Users/Studios/Partners - List of new users and groups does not automatically refresh.
Publishing Listings - Cancelling the publishing an asset causes an 'unknown error' message pop-up.
Data Restore - Large data files cause a 500 error during restore of a backup.
Data Restore Response - Data restore does not currently communicate to the user during the process and can appear to be frozen or failed but it is working in the background and will take a bit to complete.
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