ODORUN, a hardware product company based in Newport Beach, California, today announced it will launch its debut product, the ANS-01RM, on Kickstarter on July 14, 2026. The cordless, rechargeable ANS-01RM mounts to a standard toilet and extracts odor at the source before it ever reaches the room, marking what the company describes as a significant advancement in bathroom odor control.
Traditional methods such as ceiling fans, sprays, and filters fail to remove odor effectively. Ceiling fans dilute it, sprays mask it, and filters recirculate the same air. In contrast, ODORUN captures odor at the bowl and vents it outside, preventing it from entering the room. The company emphasizes that this approach is chemical-free and eliminates the need for ongoing costs like cartridges or refills.
Key features of the ANS-01RM include touchless wave on/off activation, an auto shut-off at 90 seconds, and simple DIY-friendly installation. The device is designed to mount to a standard toilet in about an hour, providing a long-term solution without recurring expenses.
“We’re a small hardware team, and this product came out of a simple question: why has bathroom odor control barely changed in decades, while almost everything else in the home has gotten smarter?” said Michael Huang, founder of ODORUN. “Fans and sprays were never designed to pull odor out of the house at the source. ODORUN is the first product built to actually do it.”
ODORUN will open its Kickstarter campaign on July 14, 2026, marking the public’s first opportunity to back and pre-order the ANS-01RM. Details and updates are available at www.odorun.com. The company also provides an introduction video for further information.
The launch of the ANS-01RM represents a potential shift in how bathroom odors are managed, offering a source-level extraction solution that could improve comfort and hygiene in households. By addressing odor at its origin, ODORUN aims to provide a permanent fix rather than temporary relief, with implications for both residential and commercial applications.
