AoharuNEXT Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Rion Moriyama) is pleased to announce that the pre-sale of "FocusRay," a next-generation face tracking device for VR SNS equipped with high-performance camera modules, launched on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter at 8:00 PM (JST) on March 18, 2026.

Immediately following the start of the project, the campaign received a volume of traffic far exceeding expectations, causing temporary payment delays on the platform due to the overwhelming response.

As a result, we are proud to share that the project reached 100% of its funding goal within just 3 hours of launch.

"First and foremost, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the backers who believed in FocusRay and took action on our very first day.

Although the concentrated traffic caused some inconvenience to our customers shortly after launch, seeing your passionate expectations reflected in these numbers is a truly humbling experience.

These funds will be vital in driving the further improvement of FocusRay’s quality and ensuring a stable product supply.

We hope you will continue to follow the new VR SNS experiences that FocusRay will unlock until the end of the campaign."

KickstarterPage: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aoharunext/focusray-vr-facialtracking-device

FocusRay is a face tracking device designed for VR SNS, featuring a high-performance camera and infrared illumination module. By utilizing a camera capable of 120fps with a global shutter*, it captures facial expressions in meticulous detail and synchronizes them with VR avatars for unparalleled realism.

*A global shutter ensures that all pixels on the image sensor are exposed simultaneously, allowing the device to capture fast-moving facial expressions accurately without distortion.

FocusRay supports the following headsets (dedicated mounting brackets included):

• Valve Index

• Meta Quest Series (Oculus/Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3s/3, Meta Quest Pro)

• PICO 4 / Ultra

• HTC VIVE

• HTC VIVE Pro 2 / Pro Eye

• BigScreen Beyond 1 / 2 / 2e

• Pimax Vision Series (Pimax Crystal / Crystal Light / Crystal Super)

• PlayStation VR 2

We will continue to provide mounting brackets for future headsets. Accessories will be available for purchase through our EC site and authorized partners.

Supported Platforms: VRChat, Resonite, ChilloutVR.

Software Support: Powered by "Baballonia," developed by the open-source "Project Babble."

Note: This product does not currently support eye tracking; however, an eye-tracking add-on module is planned for future release.

Product Page: https://www.aoharunext.co.jp/en/products/focusray

The FocusRay official Discord server provides a place for support from our communication team and communication between prospective and current customers.

Discord Server: https://discord.gg/C6778jxReR

AoharuNEXT Inc. is an IP technology company creating new experiences through VR technology, guided by the vision “Update the Next World.”

Company Name: AoharuNEXT Inc.

Location: 1-2 Hakozakicho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Rion Moriyama

Established: August 27, 2025

URL: https://aoharunext.co.jp