Nex
Nex is a San Jose-based motion entertainment company building AI-powered games and devices, led by its Nex Playground platform, that use body movement instead of controllers.
Nex is a motion entertainment company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose. It builds AI-powered motion games and devices that use natural body movement as the primary controller, replacing traditional hand-held input with computer vision and mobile technology. The company's stated aim is to turn sedentary screen time into active play, and to bring families together through movement across ages and abilities.
Its flagship product, Nex Playground, launched in December 2023. The platform uses vision and mobile technologies to place players inside interactive experiences without controllers or complicated setup. The content library holds more than 50 experiences, spanning motion games, dance, fitness and educational material. The company works across gaming, fitness, family entertainment and education, and has collaborated with Hasbro, Sesame Workshop and NBCUniversal.
Recognition for the work includes Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME Best Inventions, Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families and an Apple Design Award. Nex holds a kidSAFE+ COPPA certification, reflecting a stated commitment to safety and privacy in products used by children. Technical work at the company spans computer vision, motion tracking, mobile technology and the integration of digital and physical experiences.
