Cochl
Cochl is a research-based startup focusing on machine listening technology. We provide sound AI system for developers and businesses to empower their products and services to have the human-like listening ability.
Company Overview
Cochl is a small business operating in the Computer Software industry, founded in 2017. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional location in Seoul, South Korea. With a team size of 25, Cochl focuses on developing advanced artificial intelligence technologies, particularly in the realm of sound processing and machine listening.
Specialties
Cochl specializes in several key areas, including deep learning, machine learning, audio signal processing, machine listening, and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a proprietary sound AI system, Cochl.Sense, which enhances the listening capabilities of various products and services. This system is designed to analyze acoustic events in real-time and is applicable across multiple industries.
Products and Services
Cochl offers a range of solutions through its Cochl.Sense platform, which includes both Cloud API and Edge SDK options. These technologies enable deployment in various environments, such as smart home devices, security systems, and automotive applications. Cochl.Sense can detect a variety of sounds, including gunshots, screams, and alarms, and is utilized for automated content moderation and music copyright infringement detection in the entertainment sector.
Funding and Competitions
In June 2020, Cochl raised Series A funding to support its growth and development. The company has participated in several prestigious competitions, achieving notable recognition, including being a back-to-back winner of the IEEE DCASE competition and ranking first among 558 teams in a Kaggle sound AI competition. Cochl was also a semi-finalist in the Slush 100 competition in 2018 and a finalist in the GITEX Future Stars Supernova Challenge in 2019.
Industry Engagement
Cochl actively engages with the industry by participating in various conferences and exhibitions to showcase its advancements in machine listening technology. The company was selected for the Google for Startups Residency, highlighting its innovative approach in the field. Cochl has also received the NVIDIA Inception Award as a top AI startup in autonomous systems in 2018.