RealImage
RealImage Inc. is a Tokyo-based, university-spin-off (founded April 2023) that designs, manufactures, and sells autostereoscopic (naked-eye) 3D display systems ranging from 5.5-inch tablets to 32-inch large-format panels, plus calibration software and consulting, serving medical, education, design, and entertainment customers primarily in Japan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What RealImage does
RealImage Inc. (株式会社 RealImage) is a Tokyo-based production company, founded April 3, 2023, that designs, manufactures, and sells autostereoscopic (naked-eye) 3D display systems and provides related consulting services. The company was established as a venture spin-off jointly certified by Osaka Metropolitan University (June 2, 2023) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech Venture No. 150, June 29, 2023). Its core technology combines standard LCD panels with proprietary optical elements and dedicated real-time algorithms to deliver stereoscopic 3D visualization without glasses, claiming theoretically zero crosstalk for binocular systems, simultaneous high image quality and wide viewing range, and design flexibility across vertical/horizontal orientations and mobile/embedded form factors.
The product portfolio spans the RealImage 3D-32 (32-inch large-format display), RealImage 3D-iPad (12.9-inch tablet), and the RealImage 3D-LFD LightField line in 5.5", 12.5", 15.6", and 32" sizes, with a ~50-inch model planned. Systems are sold as integrated packages including tracking cameras, capture cards, PCs, and proprietary software for calibration, real-time 3D composition, and video capture. The company also offers professional services: custom design and prototyping, stereoscopic 3D content creation, CGH software licensing, and technical consulting/joint research with universities and medical schools. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, concentrated at Japanese trade shows (CEATEC, InterOpto, Hack Osaka, Manufacturing World Osaka, Japan Innovation Expo), academic conferences (IMID Korea, Japan Virtual Reality Society), and permanent demonstration sites at Knowledge Capital's The Lab. in Grand Front Osaka and Osaka Metropolitan University's Morinomiya Campus.
Target segments are medical institutions (primary - robotic surgery, stereoscopic endoscopy, diagnostics), education (3D digital textbooks), design/advertising, and entertainment/amusement. Disclosed customers include Osaka Metropolitan University (32-inch purchase, Nov 2025), Knowledge Capital (permanent exhibit partner), and Digital General Printing Co., Ltd. (Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Osaka Healthcare Pavilion). The four-person executive team, none of whom are disclosed as AI specialists, collectively brings over 30 years of 3D display R&D from Hitachi, SANYO Electric, Seiko Epson, Samsung Electronics, and Osaka Metropolitan University. Intellectual property stands at four registered patents and eight pending applications, and international expansion is signaled by selection for JETRO Yokohama's Deep Tech Germany Mission (September 17, 2025).
RealImage firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RealImage
- Legal name
- 株式会社 RealImage
- Website
- https://realimage.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- RealImage Inc. is a Tokyo-based, university-spin-off (founded April 2023) that designs, manufactures, and sells autostereoscopic (naked-eye) 3D display systems ranging from 5.5-inch tablets to 32-inch large-format panels, plus calibration software and consulting, serving medical, education, design, and entertainment customers primarily in Japan.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RealImage industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Autostereoscopic 3D Display Systems
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- 4K/5K/8K & High-Resolution Monitors (HDACADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Medical-Grade Displays (Diagnostic/Clinical) (HDACADAJ)
Keywords
Where RealImage is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
RealImage business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- 3D Display Hardware Sales: Sale of 3D display products including 32-inch displays, 12.9-inch tablets, and custom display configurations ranging from small tablets to approximately 65 inches. Products sold with accompanying PC/capture card systems.
- 3D Display Design and Prototyping Services: Custom 3D display design and prototyping services for clients with specific requirements.
- Technical Consulting and Development Support: Technology consulting services including development support, joint research with medical schools and universities, and technical guidance.
- Stereo 3D Content Creation: Creation of stereoscopic 3D content tailored to client needs.
- Software Solutions: Sale of specialized software including low-latency real-time communication software and CGH (Computer Generated Hologram) software.
- Exhibition Support Services: Support for internal and external exhibition displays, including setup and content preparation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | 32-inch Autostereoscopic 3D Display System |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | 12.9-inch Tablet-type Autostereoscopic 3D Display |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom System Configuration |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
RealImage product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RealImage designs, manufactures, and sells autostereoscopic (naked-eye) 3D display systems ranging from compact tablets (5.5-inch to 12.9-inch) to large-format displays (32-inch and above), combining proprietary optical elements with dedicated real-time 3D composition and calibration software. Complete systems ship with tracking camera modules, PC with capture card, and software, and the company also provides custom 3D display design, prototyping, stereoscopic content creation, and technical consulting services.
Product overview
RealImage provides a portfolio of naked-eye 3D display products ranging from compact tablets (5.5" to 12.9") to large-format displays (up to 65"). The core offerings include the RealImage 3D-32™ (32-inch large screen display), RealImage 3D-iPad™ (12.9-inch tablet), and RealImage 3D-LFD™ (LightField display) variants available in 5.5", 12.5", 15.6", and 32" sizes. All products combine standard display panels with proprietary optical elements and specialized algorithms for real-time 3D processing, enabling high-quality autostereoscopic 3D visualization without glasses. The company also offers system configurations including tracking cameras, PCs with capture cards, and calibration/3D composition software. Future plans include a 50-inch model and further size expansion.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RealImage 3D-32: 32-inch large screen autostereoscopic 3D display
- RealImage 3D-iPad
- RealImage 3D-LFD
Products and services
- RealImage 3D-32™ A 32-inch large-screen autostereoscopic (naked-eye) 3D display system with tracking camera modules and specialized software for real-time 3D composition, calibration, and video signal capture. Provides high image quality, wide viewing range, and fatigue-free glasses-free 3D visualization for medical institutions, universities, and enterprise customers.
- RealImage 3D-iPad™ A 12.9-inch tablet-type autostereoscopic 3D display that provides naked-eye 3D visualization in both landscape and portrait orientations. Compact form factor enabling portable 3D display applications for design review, demonstrations, and embedded/portable use cases.
- RealImage 3D-LFD™ (LightField Display Series — 5.5", 12.5", 15.6") LightField-based autostereoscopic 3D display technology that captures and displays light field information for realistic 3D visualization, available in 5.5-inch, 12.5-inch, and 15.6-inch sizes for compact, portable, and embedded-device applications.
- Custom 3D Display Design and Prototyping Services Custom 3D display design and prototyping services for clients with specific size, orientation, or application requirements outside the standard product portfolio. Includes complete systems or individual components (hardware, software, content) provided separately.
- Technical Consulting and Development Support Technology consulting services including development support, joint research with medical schools and universities, and technical guidance for clients integrating naked-eye 3D displays into their products or workflows.
- Stereo 3D Content Creation Creation of stereoscopic 3D content tailored to client needs for use on RealImage's autostereoscopic display systems, supporting medical, educational, signage, and demonstration applications.
- Specialized Software Solutions (CGH and Low-Latency Real-Time Communication Software) Specialized software including Computer Generated Hologram (CGH) software and low-latency real-time communication software, sold under one-time license terms to clients and partners.
Quantifiable outcome
- Achieved theoretically zero crosstalk performance for binocular systems
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use RealImage
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
RealImage technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
RealImage partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- JETRO (日本貿易振興機構)coreJETRO featured RealImage as a deep tech company targeting Germany in their regional analysis report 'Deep Tech Companies Targeting Germany - Startup Challenges (1)'. Coverage in JETRO's Germany-focused analysis report provides international visibility.
- JETRO Yokohama (日本貿易振興機構 横浜)coreRealImage selected as one of four companies for JETRO Yokohama's Deep Tech Germany Mission, a program supporting Japanese deep tech companies' expansion into the German market. Provides international market entry support and networking.
- Digital General Printing Co., Ltd. (デジタル総合印刷株式会社)minorRealImage provides 32-inch 3D displays to support Digital General Printing's exhibition at Osaka Healthcare Pavilion during Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 (July 15-21, 2025). Marketing collaboration for exhibition presence.
- Knowledge Capital (ナレッジキャピタル)coreKnowledge Capital hosts permanent exhibition of RealImage's 32-inch 3D display at their The Lab. facility in Grand Front Osaka shopping complex. RealImage received Knowledge Capital Award and runner-up Grand Prize at Knowledge Innovation Award 2024, demonstrating strong collaborative relationship with this key Osaka-based innovation hub.
- DUAL MOVEcoreDUAL MOVE exhibits transparent autostereoscopic 3D displays at CEATEC 2024 with RealImage's design technology. RealImage provided design consultation for Type I and Type II transparent displays, demonstrating technological collaboration on next-generation 3D display products.
- Softcube Corporation (ソフトキューブ株式会社)minorSoftcube Corporation provided booth space for RealImage to exhibit 32-inch 4K naked-eye 3D display at the 28th Japan Virtual Reality Society Conference, enabling exhibition presence at academic venue.
- Hosei University Koike Laboratory (法政大学 小池研究室)coreCEO Takafumi Koike serves as professor at Hosei University where he leads Computational Reality Laboratory. Joint exhibition at CEATEC 2024 in JEITA booth, combining academic research with company technology demonstration.
- Optics and Photonics Industry Association (一般財団法人光産業技術進行協会)minorFeatured as optical venture company in Optonews 2024 Vol.19, No.6 industry publication, providing media coverage and industry recognition for RealImage's technology.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
RealImage competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Dimenco: Netherlands-based pioneer of naked-eye 3D displays (acquired by Meta in 2023) producing integrated SRD-style professional 3D monitors. Direct peer — historically the European counterpart in autostereoscopic professional displays before Meta acquisition.
- Leia Inc. Menlo Park-based light field display company supplying autostereoscopic LCD modules for mobile devices, tablets, and automotive. Direct peer on technology (diffractive lightfield + AI) and on automotive/consumer display target markets RealImage is also pursuing.
- Looking Glass Factory: Brooklyn-based maker of holographic lightfield/glasses-free 3D displays in similar form factors (8"–65") for enterprise, creative, and education customers. Direct peer — closely aligned technology (light field autostereoscopy), overlapping target customers, and competitive product roadmap.
Emerging players
- Magic Leap: Enterprise-focused AR/MR headset maker targeting medical, industrial design, and training use cases — overlapping RealImage's healthcare and design verticals, though in a headset rather than glasses-free display form factor.
Broad incumbents
- Sony: Global electronics/display incumbent selling the Spatial Reality Display (ELF-SR1, a 15.6" glasses-free 3D monitor) plus micro-OLED and professional OLED lines. Comparable as a competitor specifically via the SRD product, and as the panel-and-product powerhouse that shapes the broader naked-eye 3D category.
- Samsung Display: Major OLED/LCD panel manufacturer with the R&D scale to enter and define emerging 3D display categories. Comparable as a vertically integrated incumbent whose panel decisions shape whether category economics ever reach RealImage's price points.
- Apple: Producer of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset and the broader Apple display ecosystem (Studio Display, Pro Display XDR). Competes for spatial-computing and medical/creative budgets in adjacent form factors with vastly greater resources.
- BOE Technology: World's largest display panel manufacturer with end-to-end capability across LCD, OLED, and MicroLED. Comparable as the dominant panel supplier that can either commoditize RealImage's specialty by producing autostereoscopic panels at scale or partner/license the company's IP.
- Google: Operator of Project Starline / Google Beam, a glasses-free 3D video communication display. Comparable as a broad incumbent investing in glasses-free spatial 3D hardware for enterprise/communication use, overlapping RealImage's glasses-free 3D display category.
- Meta: Owner of Dimenco (acquired 2023) plus the Quest VR headset line and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Competes directly via Dimenco in autostereoscopic displays and via Quest in spatial computing for enterprise and consumer buyers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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RealImage leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
RealImage funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about RealImage
What does RealImage do?
RealImage designs, manufactures, and sells autostereoscopic (naked-eye) 3D display systems ranging from compact tablets (5.5-inch to 12.9-inch) to large-format displays (32-inch and above), combining proprietary optical elements with dedicated real-time 3D composition and calibration software. Complete systems ship with tracking camera modules, PC with capture card, and software, and the company also provides custom 3D display design, prototyping, stereoscopic content creation, and technical consulting services.
Is RealImage a public or private company?
RealImage is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was RealImage founded?
RealImage was founded in 2023. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is RealImage based?
RealImage is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does RealImage make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. 3D Display Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are 3D Display Design and Prototyping Services, technical Consulting and Development Support, stereo 3D Content Creation, software Solutions and exhibition Support Services.
Who are RealImage's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Dimenco, Leia Inc. and Looking Glass Factory. Magic Leap is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Sony, Samsung Display, Apple, BOE Technology, Google and Meta.
Does RealImage have an API?
No public API is recorded for RealImage.
What industry is RealImage in?
RealImage's product category is Autostereoscopic 3D Display Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACADAH, 4K/5K/8K & High-Resolution Monitors, with a secondary code of HDACADAJ, Medical-Grade Displays (Diagnostic/Clinical). Its NAICS code is 334310 and its SIC code is 3827.