Hacarus

Hacarus is an AI company that builds models from small data sets using a method it calls sparse modelling. It has worked since 2014 on problems in manufacturing, construction and infrastructure. Its AI can run on existing computers without dedicated graphics hardware or a cloud connection, and users can see how the model reaches its decisions.

What Hacarus offers

• AI visual inspection: automated inspection to detect defects in precision manufacturing, sold as a hardware and software kit or as software only.
• Hazard prediction support: an app that supports the daily hazard prediction activities used on construction sites, on phones, tablets and computers.
• Unsafe behaviour detection: AI that finds unsafe behaviour and conditions in camera images to cut workplace accidents.
• Data support and integration: help from data acquisition through to integration with existing systems.
• Run-time licences: its check AI software is also offered as a run-time licence.

Clients

Manufacturing, construction, infrastructure and semiconductor businesses, with some medical applications. Its case studies include Yanmar Holdings, Mitsubishi Electric and Osaka Gas.

Key facts

• Founded: 2014
• Partners: Congatec, which offers an AI kit based on its sparse modelling, and PALTEK, for FPGA products