On September 17th, ViXion Co., Ltd. launched its “MoonWalker” low-light vision support glasses at designated retailers nationwide. The suggested retail price is 275,000 yen (including tax). This product is designed for people with night blindness or constricted visual fields and is the first major update in five years.
MoonWalker amplifies even the slightest light in dark places or at night, delivering a bright view with natural colors. The display has evolved from conventional HD to FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels). The viewing angle has been expanded to 40 degrees horizontally and 23 degrees vertically. Compared to the company’s previous model, HOYA MW10 HiKARI (approximately 23 degrees diagonally), the display area has increased by approximately four times in area.
Lightweighting has also been a key feature. The head mount weighs approximately 111g, and the controller weighs approximately 210g, for a total of approximately 320g. This is about 40% lighter than the 2021 MW10 model. The continuous operating time is approximately 4 hours.
The development of the product began in 2015 in response to a request from a doctor working with patients with retinitis pigmentosa. Since the release of the first model in 2018, improvements have been made based on feedback from patients and medical institutions. According to the company’s research, as of September 2026, 192 municipalities nationwide have designated night vision support glasses as eligible items for subsidies as daily living aids. Therefore, in some municipalities, it may be possible to receive subsidies.
Sales will be through approximately 250 designated authorized dealers nationwide, including Fuji Megane, Nagoya Lighthouse, and Takaba Megane. You can also try it out in stores. Please note that this product is not a medical device. It cannot be used while driving a car, motorcycle, or bicycle, and for safety reasons, it should be used in conjunction with a white cane.
“MoonWalker” Product Overview
| Product name | MoonWalker low-light vision support glasses |
| Model number | MW10N |
| release date | September 17, 2026 |
| Suggested retail price | 275,000 yen (tax included) |
| Sales locations | Designated authorized dealers nationwide (approximately 250 stores nationwide are planned) |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD) |
| Field of view | 40 degrees horizontal/23 degrees vertical |
| weight | Head mount: approx. 111g / Controller: approx. 210g (Total: approx. 320g) |
| Continuous operating time | Approximately 4 hours |
| Official website | https://vixion.jp/moonwalker |
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000105928.html
