AdHawk Microsystems develops micro-electromechanical (MEMS) eye-tracking technology that requires 1000 times less data than traditional camera-based systems while achieving sampling rates of up to 500 Hz with less than 4 ms latency. This technology enables precise tracking of eye movements for applications in AI smart glasses, augmented reality, and cognitive research, providing high-quality data on user attention and mental state.
Funding
$22.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Camera-based eye-tracking systems require significant data processing and power consumption, limiting their use in mobile and wearable applications. High latency and bulky hardware also hinder the seamless integration of eye-tracking into augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices.
Solution
AdHawk Microsystems offers a micro-electromechanical (MEMS) eye-tracking solution that dramatically reduces data requirements and power consumption compared to traditional camera-based systems. Their technology achieves high sampling rates with low latency, enabling precise and responsive eye-tracking in wearable devices. By using MEMS technology, AdHawk provides a compact and efficient solution for understanding user attention, intent, and cognitive state in real-time.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes developers of AI smart glasses, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets, wearable devices, and researchers in cognitive science and human-computer interaction.
Features
- MEMS-based eye tracking requiring 1000x less data than camera-based systems
- Sampling rates up to 500 Hz with less than 4 ms latency
- Low power consumption suitable for battery-powered wearable devices
- Wireless tracking at 250 Hz and tethered tracking at 500 Hz
- Accuracy of approximately 1 degree
- Robust slip handling for reliable tracking in dynamic environments
- Full-stack solution from silicon to cloud services