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Rikei Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Satoru Isaka; hereinafter referred to as ‘Rikei’) is pleased to announce the launch of the Tunable VR Inserts from VOY Glasses Inc. (Headquartered in California, USA; CEO & Founder: George Zhao; hereinafter referred to as ‘VOY’), a sliding lens adapter that corrects vision for the Meta Quest 3. This innovative lens insert requires no complicated steps, allowing users to easily adjust vision with a simple tuning slider, accommodating both nearsightedness and farsightedness.

Background of the Development

VOY offers a tunable lens solution that allows each user to simply slide a knob on the device to adjust the lens power to match their vision needs. This user-friendly, non-electronic solution is currently compatible with Quest 3/2, Lenovo VRX with more devices to come. This technology saves time and money for VR users, enabling instant VR sharing among friends, family, enterprises, or any multi-user setting. It also reduces hassle and costs for enterprise IT managers.

VOY Value Proposition

XR spatial computing deployments, whether for education, virtual training, healthcare, defense, smart city or other applications. It delivers high ROI and can lower the total cost of ownership by 5X in most enterprise environments.

Background of the XR Spatial Computing Market

The rapid development of spatial computing technologies is heralding a new era in how we interact with digital content, blending cutting-edge technology with seamless user experiences. Integrating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create immersive environments, these groundbreaking devices are transforming productivity, entertainment, and creativity. Currently, the market for XR technology (extended reality, including virtual reality VR, augmented reality AR, and mixed reality MR) applications is rapidly growing. According to Statista, the global extended reality (XR) market reached 29.26 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, rising to over 100 billion U.S. dollars by 2026.

As companies integrate XR technology into their training and production processes, they encounter significant challenges related to nearsighted and farsighted employees. To achieve clear visuals, companies often resort to providing costly custom prescription lens inserts, which adds a substantial financial burden. Additionally, managing and switching multiple sets of lens inserts for different users adds to the complexity and costs, further impeding productivity. This not only highlights a broader issue of digital accessibility but also emphasizes the need to effectively address vision correction needs to ensure an inclusive digital future for all employees.

Features

• Easy to attach/detach
• Accommodate both nearsightedness and farsightedness
• A simple tuning slider can correct vision
• Multiple prescription lenses are unnecessary, allowing administrators to save time, effort, and cost.

Specifications

• Nearsightedness lens: Adjustable from 0D to -6D (-6D lens is suitable for those with vision equivalent to 0.01
• Nearsightedness/Farsightedness lens: Adjustable from +3D to -3D (suitable for farsightedness with adjustment in the positive range)

Price

Open

Rikei Future Development

VR goggles, initially popularized for entertainment, are increasingly being adopted in various fields such as simulations and immersive experiences. As the use of VR expands in business environments, the demand for corrective lenses is expected to grow, particularly as the age range of users broadens. Rikei plans to first integrate this solution into our own projects before expanding to general sales.

VOY Future Development

VOY’s future development will focus on continued innovation and advancements in its tunable lens technology, enabling the company to expand into new markets and address a wider range of applications. For VR inserts, VOY plans to support more headsets, including the Apple Vision Pro, Google/Samsung XR, HTC, Pico, Varjo, and others. Its eyewear product line will extend beyond consumer readers to include industrial and specialty eyewear applications such as safety goggles and sports goggles. VOY aims to position itself as a key supplier in the XR Spatial Computing.

About VOY Glasses Inc.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, VOY is at the forefront of industry-leading tunable lens technology development. Since 2018, VOY has leveraged its strong deep-tech optical engineering capabilities to pioneer advancements in this field. By combining cutting-edge nano-fabrication tooling and manufacturing, VOY has established itself as the global leader in tunable lens technology and a premier solution provider for XR Spatial Computing and Eyewear. VOY’s dedication to innovation and excellence has been recognized with the prestigious CES Innovation Award in both 2021 and 2023.

About Rikei Corporation

Since its establishment in 1957 as a solution vendor in the IT and electronics industries, Rikei Corporation has provided a variety of solutions ranging from systems to networks, VR/AR contents, electronic materials and electronic devices.

Rikei proposes solutions that utilize cutting-edge technologies and advanced products from Japan and overseas, and contributes to business development such as improving efficiency of operations and profits of customers.

*Product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
*This product is intended for temporary vision correction during VR use and is not designed for permanent vision correction.