Korean AI startup CoX Space ships gesture-based interface to 60 countries ahead of AR glasses wave
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A Korean startup has raised $854,000 from 8,200 backers across 60 countries for a ring-shaped controller that replaces touchscreens with mid-air gestures—positioning itself as the interface solution for the $450 billion AR glasses market projected by 2030.
CoX Space's VANZY is now used daily by 7,600 people worldwide, with version 3.0 shipping to backers following nine successful crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Makuake, and Wadiz.
Enterprise AI Team, Consumer Hardware
CoX Space builds Samsung's smart factory AI platform, processing 15 billion data points daily. The company has also developed systems for Samsung Display and the Korean Air Force. VANZY's core technology—Gesture Machine Learning Recorder (GML)—miniaturizes enterprise-grade MLops into a ring combining vision tracking, gesture ML, and 9DoF sensors. The system learns user movements and improves accuracy over time.
The AR Interface Problem
Meta, Apple, Google, and Samsung are racing toward AR glasses, but the interface challenge remains unsolved: pinch gestures fatigue arms, voice commands are awkward in public, hand tracking drains batteries. CoX Space has spent four years validating its answer through real-world sales.
VANZY 3.0's "App Mouse" feature provides optimized gesture sets for personal daily use applications including YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify—nine dedicated controls per app including play/pause, navigation, and volume, all without touching a screen.
Traction
- $854,000 raised across 9 crowdfunding campaigns
- 8,200 backers in 60 countries
- 7,600 daily active users
- $49 entry price for spatial computing interface
About CoX Space
CoX Space is a Seoul-based AI company specializing in enterprise MLops and spatial computing interfaces. The company develops Samsung's smart factory AI platform and consumer gesture control products.
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$49 Ring Controller Raises $854K as 8,200 Backers Bet on Post-Touch Computing
Clinically validated microcurrent technology now available in the U.S. market
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Gums Inc. today announced the U.S. launch of its bioelectric toothbrush, a clinically validated oral care device that delivers safe microcurrents to remove plaque from hard-to-reach areas where traditional bristles cannot effectively clean.
According to clinical studies, the bioelectric method demonstrated a sixfold improvement in plaque removal efficiency in deep, difficult-to-access regions of the mouth compared to traditional brushing.[1] The same studies reported a 75% improvement in gingival inflammation indices following regular use.[2]
Research conducted in affiliation with Yonsei University College of Dentistry also showed a 75% improvement in gingival inflammation indices. The foundational technology was developed by Dr. Young Wook Kim during his doctoral research at the University of Maryland.
Oral health remains a widespread global challenge. The World Health Organization estimates that around 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, with inadequate plaque removal identified as a primary contributing factor. Despite decades of innovation, both manual and electric toothbrushes continue to show limitations in addressing this issue.
"Bioelectric technology provides gentle yet effective plaque removal, particularly in gum-sensitive areas," said Dr. Kim. "Our research suggests that microcurrent-based cleaning can address oral health challenges that traditional mechanical brushing cannot solve."
"Our success in Asia has demonstrated strong market demand for effective oral health solutions," said Young Wook Kim, co-founder of Great Gums Inc. "We are confident that U.S consumers here will respond to our scientifically validated approach without relying on increased physical force."
The Great Gums bioelectric toothbrush is now available for purchase at getgreatgums.com.
About Great Gums Inc.
Great Gums Inc. is a San Francisco-based company pioneering bioelectric oral healthcare solutions, founded by Mark Goldstein and Young Wook Kim. With technology rooted in research from the University of Maryland and developed in partnership with Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, the company is committed to revolutionizing oral health through scientifically proven innovations.
References
[1] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11130244/
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35641073/
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Bioelectric Toothbrush Offers New Approach with 6x Plaque Removal
