3D eye tracking startup Eyeware closes its first round of CHF 1.9M in venture funding. Expert in computer vision, Eyeware develops software that enables consumer devices, cars, and robots with 3D cameras to sense and analyze users’ attention.

The Swiss deep-tech startup Eyeware announced today the closing of its seed financing round of 1.9M CHF ($1.9M). Eyeware develops 3D eye tracking software for depth sensing enabled consumer devices. The seed round was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), in partnership with TRUMPF Venture GmbH, Swiss Startup Group, and Zurich Kantonalbank.

Eyeware ir Idiap Research Institute un EPFL atdalījums. 2016. gada septembrī izveidotā Eyeware Tech SA ir sadarbojusies ar vairākiem industriālajiem partneriem, lai izveidotu prototipus un izstrādātu novatoriskas acu izsekošanas lietojumprogrammas. Viens no publiski prezentētajiem projektiem ir BionicWorkplace: futūristiskas rūpnīcas darba vietas koncepcija, kurā ir sadarbīga robotu roka, ko izstrādājis Vācijas uzņēmums Festo un prezentējis Hannoveres Messe 2018.

More recently, Eyeware technology was presented as part of an automotive solution during CES 2019. Eyeware software can use autograde time-of-flight cameras to estimate the attention of drivers for in-cabin monitoring and infotainment systems. The proposed system can reduce the number of road accidents caused by drivers who lose attention at the wheel.

The Eyeware team will use the capital to bring the 3D eye tracking development kit ready for integration into consumer applications. Eyeware is also looking to expand its corporate partnerships in the US and China.

Speaking about the investment, Dr. Kenneth Funes, Founder & CEO of Eyeware, said:

“Our vision is to enable communication with machines naturally and intuitively, just like you would with a friend standing in front of you. Eye tracking and attention sensing is a game-changing technology for human-machine communication, as it will make interaction with our devices faster, more intuitive, and more accessible.

“Eyeware technology is the result of intensive research, and we are confident to be opening the doors for exciting new opportunities in eye tracking applications for daily use. We have been extremely fortunate to receive the support of a well-connected and experienced group of investors that shares our vision and is committed to working with us to achieve it.”

Aksels Ničs, HTGF investīciju vadītājs, sacīja par ieguldījumu Eyeware:

“Eyeware’s revolutionary approach to enabling attention understanding in industrial and consumer applications brings state-of-the-art technology to a next level. We strongly believe that the extraordinary team around Kenneth will be able to change the landscape of human-machine interaction. HTGF is very happy to be part of this journey.”

Dr. Dīters Krafts, TRUMPF Venture rīkotājdirektors un Eyeware valdes loceklis, arī komentēja, ka:

“Attention sensing by eye tracking is the missing link in multimodal human-machine interaction. We are delighted to support the Eyeware team and help to bring the product to market.”

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PAR ACU PROGRAMMĀM

Eyeware ir Šveices datorredzes starta uzņēmums, kas izstrādā 3D acu izsekošanas programmatūru patērētāju kamerām ar dziļuma noteikšanu. Eyeware tika laists klajā 2016. gada septembrī kā Idiap pētniecības institūta atdalīts uzņēmums ar mērķi nodrošināt 3D acu izsekošanu patērētāju ierīcēs. Sadarbībā ar rūpnieciskajiem partneriem Eyeware pievērš tirgus uzmanību sensoru lietojumiem vairākās nozarēs, tostarp robotikā, automobiļu rūpniecībā, veselības aprūpē, patēriņa ierīcēs un mazumtirdzniecībā.

www.eyeware.tech

PAR AUGSTO TEHNOLOĢIJU GRÜNDERFONDS
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) is a seed investor that finances high-potential, tech-driven startups. With EUR 892.5 million in total investment volume across three funds and an international network of partners, HTGF has already helped forge 500 startups since 2005. HTGF’s focus is on high-tech startups in various sectors, including software, hardware, and life sciences/chemistry.

www.htgf.de

 

PAR TRUMPF VENTURE

The high-tech company TRUMPF offers production solutions in the machine tool and laser sectors. With our corporate venture capital arm TRUMPF Venture, we are both a strategic partner and a venture capital investor for startups with an industrial focus. The TRUMPF group has about 13,400 employees in nearly all Europe, North and South America, and Asia and achieved sales of 3.6 billion euros in fiscal 2017/18.

www.trumf.com

 

PAR SWISS STARTUP GROUP

The SWISS STARTUP GROUP is a privately financed Swiss venture platform to scout, analyze, accelerate and invest in the most promising early-stage startups. SSUG has created a unique business execution platform where top early-stage startups, venture investors, corporate partners, academic partners, and mentors meet, exchange, accelerate, and invest within the last years.

www.swissstartupfactory.com

 

PAR CĪRIHES KANTONALBANKU

Zurich Kantonalbank (ZKB) ir lielākā kantonu banka Šveicē un viena no lielākajām Šveices bankām, kuras kopējie aktīvi ir 164 miljardi CHF un vairāk nekā 5000 darbinieku.

www.zkb.ch