Tonari provides a high-fidelity communication platform that utilizes patented in-screen camera technology and immersive 3K video to facilitate natural eye contact and body language in remote interactions. This technology addresses the challenges of emotional disconnection and communication barriers in remote work, education, and global collaboration by enabling genuine, spontaneous interactions without the fatigue of traditional video calls.
Funding
$3.3M 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
Traditional video conferencing solutions often fail to replicate the nuances of in-person communication, leading to emotional disconnection and hindering effective collaboration, especially in remote work, education, and global teams. The lack of natural eye contact, limited body language expression, and latency issues contribute to communication barriers and meeting fatigue.
Solution
Tonari offers a high-fidelity, room-scale communication platform designed to foster genuine emotional connection and seamless collaboration between remote participants. Utilizing patented in-screen camera technology and immersive 3K video at 60fps, Tonari enables natural eye contact and full body language expression, creating a sense of presence and reducing communication barriers. With ultra-low latency (sub-100ms), the platform ensures real-time interactions without lag or interruptions. Tonari's design seamlessly integrates into open spaces, allowing for spontaneous chats and unplanned collaboration, while also offering screen sharing and integration with popular video conferencing tools like Teams, Meet, Zoom, and Webex for hybrid calls.
Target Audience
Tonari targets global teams, educators, healthcare providers, and community builders seeking to enhance remote collaboration, foster emotional connection, and reduce the limitations of traditional video conferencing.
Features
- Patented in-screen camera technology for natural eye contact
- Life-sized, room-scale display with immersive 3K video at 60fps
- Ultra-low latency (sub-100ms) for real-time interactions
- Wireless screen sharing for apps, presentations, and videos
- Integration with Teams, Meet, Zoom, and Webex for hybrid calls
- Location hopping feature for instant travel between portals
- Always-connected design for spontaneous chats and collaboration