GANZIN Technology
GANZIN Technology is a Taiwanese eye-tracking technology company that develops proprietary computer vision algorithms and in-house IC design (including the EPU2 ASIC) for integration into AR/VR headsets, AI smart glasses, and wearable research devices, serving OEM manufacturers and research institutions globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersTaipei, Taiwan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What GANZIN Technology does
GANZIN Technology, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, develops eye-tracking technology for smart eyewear, XR headsets, and wearable research devices. The company's core offering is the Aurora platform, a modular eye-tracking family spanning three processor implementations: Aurora SW (host-side software on Qualcomm Snapdragon XR Series), Aurora IIS (a dedicated NPU solution announced at CES 2025 and measuring 2.3 x 5.6 mm), and Aurora IIE (powered by Ganzin's proprietary EPU2 ASIC, announced at CES 2026, achieving roughly one-quarter the power consumption of NPU-based alternatives). The product portfolio also includes Sol Glasses, a 120Hz wearable eye tracker in a 32g frame for research; Chronus (mobile recording app) and Caelus (desktop analysis software); the Gaze2AI multimodal framework for gaze-plus-voice AI interaction; and the J9 AI Glasses reference design co-developed with Jorjin Technologies.
Ganzin monetizes through B2B sales of hardware modules, software, and reference designs, with quote-based pricing and no public disclosure of unit volumes or revenue. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, evaluation modules for prospective integrators, and OEM-embedded integration with XR manufacturers (most notably DPVR's P2 Vision VR headset, orderable since CES 2025). Targeted customer segments span XR OEMs (primary), research and academia (primary), plus healthcare, automotive, and industrial applications. The company is supported by an Aurora Ecosystem of tier-one component suppliers (OmniVision, ams OSRAM, Qualcomm, Himax) and Taiwanese hardware partners (Jorjin, Quanta Computer), with a board that includes IEEE Fellow and former Taiwan Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Liang-Gee Chen, plus senior executives from Himax and Wistron.
GANZIN Technology firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GANZIN Technology
- Legal name
- Ganzin Technology, Inc.
- Website
- https://ganzin.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GANZIN Technology is a Taiwanese eye-tracking technology company that develops proprietary computer vision algorithms and in-house IC design (including the EPU2 ASIC) for integration into AR/VR headsets, AI smart glasses, and wearable research devices, serving OEM manufacturers and research institutions globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GANZIN Technology industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wearable Eye Tracking Technology
- NAICS
- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wearable Computers (Industrial Smart Glasses/Wrist/Arm-Mount) (HDACALAH), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Eyewear Manufacturing & OEM/ODM (Frames & Sunglasses) (CRAAAKAJ)
Keywords
Where GANZIN Technology is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Taipei
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
GANZIN Technology business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Modules (Aurora Product Line): Sale of eye-tracking hardware modules including Aurora SW (Snapdragon-based), Aurora IIS (NPU-based), and Aurora IIE (ASIC-based) solutions. Modules are sold to OEM/ODM manufacturers and XR device makers for integration into their products.
- Software Solutions (Chronus, Caelus): Eye tracking software products including Chronus mobile app for real-time recording and validation, and Caelus desktop software for in-depth visual attention analysis. Sold as companion products to hardware or potentially as standalone licenses.
- Reference Design Licensing: Pre-configured reference designs (J9 AI Glasses with Jorjin, DPVR P2 Vision integration) that accelerate OEM/ODM integration. Generates licensing and design services revenue.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise B2B quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
GANZIN Technology product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GANZIN Technology designs and sells ultra-compact wearable eye-tracking hardware modules (Aurora SW, Aurora IIS, Aurora IIE) and a complete research-grade wearable eye tracker (Sol Glasses), powered by proprietary computer vision algorithms and in-house ASIC design. The company also offers companion software (Chronus mobile app, Caelus desktop analysis) and reference designs (J9 AI Glasses, P2 Vision) that OEMs integrate into AR, VR, MR, and AI smart eyewear, with solutions spanning consumer electronics, research, healthcare, automotive, and industrial applications.
Product overview
GANZIN Technology is a wearable eye-tracking technology provider based in Taipei, Taiwan, delivering proprietary computer vision algorithms and in-house IC design for precision gaze tracking across smart eyewear and XR devices. The product portfolio consists of the Aurora platform — a modular eye-tracking technology family spanning three processor options (Aurora SW on Snapdragon, Aurora IIS on a dedicated NPU, and Aurora IIE on the proprietary EPU2 ASIC) — alongside Sol Glasses, a complete 120Hz wearable eye tracker for research. The software ecosystem includes Chronus (mobile recording app) and Caelus (desktop analysis software), both supporting the Sol Glasses hardware. Gaze2AI provides the attention-aware AI interaction framework for gaze-voice multimodal control. The Aurora IIS and IIE reference designs enable OEM integration into products such as DPVR's P2 Vision VR headset, JORJIN's HJ1 and J9 AR glasses, and HTC VIVE Flow.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Aurora: Compact eye tracking module with ultra-low power consumption for smart eyewear and XR devices. Features integrated Edge AI processor and computer vision algorithms.
- Sol Glasses
- Chronus
- Caelus
- Gaze2AI
- EPU2
Products and services
- Aurora Eye-Tracking Platform A total eye-tracking solution platform featuring integrated hardware modules and proprietary computer vision algorithms for next-generation smart eyewear and XR devices. Optimized for wearable XR on Edge AI platforms, it delivers on-device precise binocular 3D tracking with ultra-smooth sampling rates up to 240Hz and ultra-low power consumption. Sold to OEM/ODM manufacturers for integration into consumer AR/VR/MR devices.
- Aurora IIS (NPU-based Eye-Tracking Module) NPU-based eye-tracking module delivering real-time gaze results directly to the host device with no computational burden. Composed of one compact NPU (2.3x5.6mm), two eye sensors (1.6x1.6x2.3mm each), and two IR LEDs (1x0.5x0.45mm each). Supports up to 60Hz tracking for AR/AI glasses and VR headsets; integrated into DPVR's P2 Vision VR headset.
- Aurora IIE (ASIC-based Eye-Tracking Platform) Ultra-low-power eye-tracking platform powered by Ganzin's proprietary EPU2 ASIC. Reduces power consumption to approximately one-quarter of NPU-based solutions while supporting high throughput and tracking rates up to 240Hz. Designed for AR/AI glasses, VR/MR devices, and always-on eye-tracking applications.
- Aurora SW (Snapdragon host-side software eye tracking) Software-based eye-tracking solution running on Qualcomm Snapdragon XR Series processors, offering flexible tracking rates for consumer and commercial AR glasses and MR goggles. Provides a host-side gaze processing option without dedicated silicon.
- Sol Glasses Wearable Eye Tracker A complete wearable eye tracker for real-world research featuring 120Hz gaze sampling in a 32g ultra-lightweight frame. Integrates binocular sensing, 2x IR LEDs, wide-FOV front camera (1328x1200 at 30Hz), single-point calibration, pupil measurement, and blink detection. Connects via USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C with a Samsung Galaxy S series smartphone as the primary device. Sold to universities, research institutions, and UX researchers.
- Chronus Mobile Eye-Tracking App Mobile-first eye-tracking application for real-time recording and on-site validation. Provides streamlined project management, single-point calibration, gaze overlay preview, video capture and replay, remote recording control, real-time streaming, and direct CSV export to Caelus desktop software. Companion software to Sol Glasses.
- Caelus Desktop Eye-Tracking Software Comprehensive desktop software for in-depth visual attention research. Provides automated gaze plots, heatmaps, and flexible AOI (Area of Interest) analysis. Exports session data in unencrypted CSV format for further analysis. Companion software to Sol Glasses and Chronus.
- EPU2 ASIC (Proprietary Edge AI Processing Unit) Ganzin's in-house proprietary ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) powering the Aurora IIE eye-tracking platform. Enables approximately one-quarter of the power consumption of conventional NPU-based solutions while maintaining high throughput for always-on eye tracking in AR/AI glasses and VR/MR devices.
- Gaze2AI Attention-Aware AI Interaction Framework Attention-aware AI interaction framework combining voice and gaze inputs for intuitive human-AI interaction in AI glasses. Enables gaze-triggered commands, hands-free navigation of notifications and AR overlays, and attention-based AI responses. Powers smart eyewear with seamless eye tracking for personal-assistant functionality.
- J9 AI Glasses Reference Design AI glasses reference design developed with Jorjin Technologies for rapid OEM/ODM integration. Features built-in Aurora eye tracking enabling gaze-based interaction and attention-aware AI features. Designed to accelerate time-to-market for eye-tracking-enabled AI glasses.
Quantifiable outcome
- EPU2 ASIC reduces power consumption to approximately one-quarter of conventional NPU-based solutions
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use GANZIN Technology
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
GANZIN Technology technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature7 records
GANZIN Technology partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core ecosystem, key reference design partner, ecosystem partner and key commercial customer.
- OmniVisioncore ecosystemOmniVision is part of Ganzin's Aurora ecosystem announced at AWE 2026. As an image sensor specialist, OmniVision provides specialized sensors that complement Ganzin's eye-tracking technology within the AI glasses supply chain ecosystem.
- ams OSRAMcore ecosystemams OSRAM provides infrared illumination solutions (850nm and 940nm emitters) integrated into Ganzin's Aurora IIS eye-tracking reference platform. Their illumination technology enables real-time gaze detection in AR and mixed reality headsets.
- Qualcommcore ecosystemQualcomm is a key ecosystem partner supporting Aurora SW solutions built on Snapdragon XR Series processors. Their mobile processor platforms enable Ganzin's host-side eye-tracking architecture.
- Himax Technologiescore ecosystemHimax provides display technologies and is part of the Aurora ecosystem for AI glasses supply chain. Ganzin CEO Dr. Shao-Yi Chien previously has ties to the company through board member Hsien-Chang Tsai who is VP at Himax Display.
- Jorjin Technologieskey reference design partnerJorjin collaborated with Ganzin on the J9 AI Glasses reference design for rapid OEM/ODM integration. This reference design demonstrates eye-tracking integration in production-ready AR glasses form factor.
- Quanta Computerecosystem partnerQuanta Computer is part of the Aurora ecosystem, contributing to the production-ready supply chain from optics to device platforms for AI glasses manufacturers.
- DPVRkey commercial customerDPVR, a leading Chinese VR brand, integrated Ganzin's Aurora IIS solution into their P2 Vision standalone VR headset. The P2 Vision was unveiled at CES 2025 and became orderable at the event, representing Ganzin's first major commercial OEM design win.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
GANZIN Technology competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pupil Labs: Pupil Labs makes wearable eye trackers (Pupil Core, Pupil Invisible) for real-world behavioral research, directly competing with Ganzin's Sol Glasses in the academic/UX research segment. Both sell 100+ Hz binocular wearable trackers with companion software.
- Tobii: Tobii is the leading independent eye-tracking technology company, selling both OEM eye-tracking modules for AR/VR headsets and standalone research-grade wearables. Directly comparable to Ganzin's Aurora modules and Sol Glasses across both OEM integration and research verticals.
- AdHawk Microsystems: AdHawk (acquired by Meta) developed ultra-compact, low-power eye-tracking modules targeting AR/VR wearables with MEMS-based scanning. Closest direct competitor to Ganzin's Aurora IIS/IIE in the small-form-factor, low-power OEM eye-tracking niche.
- EyeTech Digital Systems: EyeTech Digital Systems manufactures compact eye-tracking hardware and assistive gaze-interaction devices for medical, research, and OEM applications. Overlaps with Ganzin's healthcare and accessibility use cases as well as OEM module sales.
Broad incumbents
- Meta (Reality Labs / Quest): Meta integrates eye tracking into Quest Pro and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, including via its acquisition of AdHawk. Broad incumbent in consumer XR whose in-house eye-tracking roadmap constrains the third-party OEM market Ganzin targets.
- Apple (Vision Pro): Apple ships integrated high-performance eye tracking inside Vision Pro using in-house silicon. As a vertically integrated XR platform incumbent with deep R&D, Apple represents the strategic threat Ganzin must outperform on power, size, and OEM licensing.
- SMI (SensoMotoric Instruments): Apple-acquired SMI historically supplied OEM eye-tracking technology integrated into Samsung, HTC, and other headsets. As a now-absorbed incumbent, it represents the consolidation path Ganzin's technology may face if Tier-1 platforms elect to buy rather than partner.
Emerging players
- Himax Technologies: Himax designs display drivers, sensors, and LCOS microdisplays for AR/VR wearables and is both a Ganzin board-affiliated partner (Himax VPs on Ganzin's board) and a potential competitor in eye-tracking-adjacent optoelectronics for smart glasses.
- Synaptics: Synaptics supplies low-power AI SoCs and multimedia processors for IoT and wearables including AR/VR. Comparable to Ganzin's EPU2 ASIC positioning as an edge-AI compute partner for smart glasses OEMs, with overlapping customer base.
Regional players
- SeeYA Technology: SeeYA Technology is a China-based microdisplay and waveguide supplier expanding into eye-tracking and sensing modules for AR glasses. Regionally comparable to Ganzin in the Chinese OEM supply chain and a potential ecosystem competitor for DPVR-class customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GANZIN Technology social profiles
Digital presenceGANZIN Technology financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
GANZIN Technology leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
GANZIN Technology funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
GANZIN Technology M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about GANZIN Technology
What does GANZIN Technology do?
GANZIN Technology designs and sells ultra-compact wearable eye-tracking hardware modules (Aurora SW, Aurora IIS, Aurora IIE) and a complete research-grade wearable eye tracker (Sol Glasses), powered by proprietary computer vision algorithms and in-house ASIC design. The company also offers companion software (Chronus mobile app, Caelus desktop analysis) and reference designs (J9 AI Glasses, P2 Vision) that OEMs integrate into AR, VR, MR, and AI smart eyewear, with solutions spanning consumer electronics, research, healthcare, automotive, and industrial applications.
Is GANZIN Technology a public or private company?
GANZIN Technology is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was GANZIN Technology founded?
GANZIN Technology was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is GANZIN Technology based?
GANZIN Technology is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does GANZIN Technology make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Modules (Aurora Product Line) is the primary driver. The others are software Solutions (Chronus, Caelus) and reference Design Licensing.
Who are GANZIN Technology's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pupil Labs, Tobii, AdHawk Microsystems and EyeTech Digital Systems. Broad incumbents are Meta (Reality Labs / Quest), Apple (Vision Pro) and SMI (SensoMotoric Instruments). Emerging players are Himax Technologies and Synaptics. SeeYA Technology is listed as a regional player.
Does GANZIN Technology have an API?
No public API is recorded for GANZIN Technology.
What industry is GANZIN Technology in?
GANZIN Technology's product category is Wearable Eye Tracking Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAE, Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV), with a secondary code of HDACALAH, Wearable Computers (Industrial Smart Glasses/Wrist/Arm-Mount). Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3827.