It all began with an idea that we could zoom into sound the way a camera could zoom in on a scene.

How it started

Our story begins in 2004, with three physics students at the University of Oslo. Focused on exploring sound waves under water, they got an idea that would change the world of audio technology forever. What if they could create a super-microphone that could separate audible sound from undesired noise?

Initially, they envisioned this technology as a game-changer for broadcasting, particularly for sports matches. But when players and referees proved less than enthusiastic, the team knew they needed to explore other possibilities. That's when they discovered the potential for intelligence units and the defense sector.

Building on the system’s ability to provide live visualization of audible events, they found that their products could track drones based on the sound they emitted. This led to the creation of the world's first passive, sound-based drone detector, which now protects people, assets, and allies around the globe.

But the possibilities didn't stop there. The team soon recognized the potential of their technology to monitor almost anything emitting sound, specifically in the industrial sector. By combining the acoustic monitoring sensor with advanced machine learning, early signs of failure in machinery and equipment could suddenly be detected long before traditional monitoring systems would pick them up.

Today, what began as a student project, has evolved into a thriving company with passionate employees living in four different countries. Company staff still includes two of the original founders. At Squarehead, we're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in spatial audio technology, and we're excited to continue innovating for years to come.

We GROW

an organization of excellence

While we continue to evolve products we have built, we strongly believe in reusing what is perfected. The possibilities for spatial audio are endless, but we don't move into new areas without digging out all the gold. By continuing to do what we do best, (and having a blast while we do it) we attract the best talent who stays with us for years. By growing an organization of excellence, we have become world champions in spatial audio, and we will be prepared for any new opportunities in the future.

We PROTECT

what we depend on most

Squarehead provides highly advanced acoustic technology implemented into systems protecting vital assets, the environment, and by extension, all of us who depend on a stable and sustainable environment. By increasing the situational awareness of people in the security and defense sector, we are detecting and tracking drones, as well as other ill intended applications threatening people and infrastructure. This situational awareness can also be implemented in industrial security and maintenance systems, preventing waste from ruined batches, as well as industrial disasters damaging the nature we are all heavily reliant on.

We VALUE

our integrity above all

When developing security and defense systems, it’s impossible to ignore the impact you might have. This includes the positive impact we bring, but also the responsibility that comes with developing products for the sectors we create for. This is why integrity is the bedrock of our organizational values. We follow carefully considered ethical standards, defining both the types of customers we sell to, as well as awareness about what impact we might have through our product development. At the end of the day, we can proudly and confidently call ourselves a company with integrity in everything that we do.