Hume AI
Hume AI is a technology company that develops advanced APIs like the Empathic Voice Interface, Expression Measurement API, and Custom Model API, focusing on emotional intelligence in AI.
Services
Hume AI offers a range of products designed to enhance emotional intelligence in artificial intelligence applications. The company's primary services include the Empathic Voice Interface (EVI), the Expression Measurement API, and the Custom Model API. These services leverage advanced AI models to measure vocal modulations, interpret expressions, and provide customizable emotional insights. Hume AI employs a usage-based pricing model for its offerings, allowing clients to pay according to their service consumption.
Products
Hume AI's product lineup includes the Empathic Voice Interface (EVI), Expression Measurement API, and Custom Model API. The Empathic Voice Interface is a conversational voice API that analyzes nuanced vocal modulations to generate empathic responses. The Expression Measurement API interprets vocal and facial expressions using models refined from over a decade of research. The Custom Model API allows users to integrate customizable predictions and insights into their applications.
Research and Development
Hume AI invests significantly in research to align artificial intelligence with human well-being, particularly focusing on emotional intelligence. The company has published over 40 research papers, which have garnered more than 3000 citations. Hume AI's research includes developing AI models that map emotional expression as a high-dimensional, continuous space. This sophisticated research underpins the company's various products and services, ensuring they are built on solid scientific foundations.
Funding and Headquarters
Hume AI raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, indicating robust investor confidence in its vision and technology. The company is headquartered at 51 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, positioning it in a strategic location for business and research opportunities. This substantial funding supports Hume AI's ongoing research and product development, further reinforcing its commitment to advancing emotional intelligence in AI.