The startup develops specialized hardware that captures and translates facial movements into virtual reality environments, enhancing the realism of user interactions. This technology addresses the lack of lifelike communication in virtual spaces, making virtual interactions more engaging and relatable.
Funding
$750K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current virtual reality (VR) avatars often lack realistic expression, hindering genuine emotional connection and immersive communication in virtual environments. Existing methods for translating real-world expressions to VR avatars can be cumbersome, expensive, or lack fidelity.
Solution
Dolami, Inc. develops and markets the X MASK, a facial tracking mask that captures a user's real-time facial expressions and translates them onto their VR avatar. This technology enhances the realism of virtual interactions, allowing for more engaging and relatable communication within VR environments. In addition to the X Mask, Dolami operates Avatown, a dedicated platform for buying, selling, and customizing 3D avatars and fashion items, aiming to democratize avatar creation and usage across various virtual platforms. Dolami also provides the Avatar Studio, a VRChat world for creating ref sheets and testing avatars.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes VR enthusiasts, content creators, and users of virtual platforms like VRChat, seeking more expressive and personalized avatar experiences, as well as 3D avatar creators looking for a platform to sell their creations.
Features
- X MASK: A patented facial tracking mask that reflects real-life expressions onto VR avatars.
- Avatown: A marketplace for buying and selling 3D avatars, outfits, and accessories compatible with VRChat, Spatial, Neos VR, and Cluster.
- Avatar customization tools (under development) to simplify avatar editing without Unity.
- One-click avatar upload to supported games (under development).
- Avatar Studio: A VRChat world for creating reference sheets and testing avatar features.