Squarehead Technology LLC products

The HX128 sensor is a passive microphone array consisting of 128 microphones and an optical camera for both “superhearing”, visualization of sound sources and remote sound measurement and monitoring. The audio is captured by the microphones and analyzed on-edge by the built-in signal-processing unit (SPU). The HX128 is built for extreme and harsh industrial environments and can operate in a wide range of temperatures and conditions.

In industrial facilities where noise is a constant, the ability to monitor and identify changes in sound signatures can prevent equipment failure and optimize maintenance windows. Squarehead Technology offers an advanced acoustic condition monitoring system that uses sophisticated acoustic sensors for sound measurement. These sensors can detect trends, deviations, and anomalies in critical components, which are key to preventing downtime. An integrated camera allows for immediate visual identification of potential issues, which can be remotely executed to minimize human exposure to hazardous conditions. By analyzing sound both online and offline and comparing it with historical benchmarks, users can easily identify deviations. Additionally, this technology is particularly valuable in scenarios where conventional sensors fall short, such as identifying leaks or predicting failures in rotating or moving components. The system’s microphone array can simultaneously monitor multiple processes and components, providing comprehensive acoustic trending data that can be integrated into industrial control systems. This results in enhanced control, efficiency, and reduced unscheduled downtime in production environments such as pulp and paper, oil and gas, and metal production.

Squarehead Technology specializes in digitalizing and automating human auditory senses to ensure optimal production up-time and product quality through advanced machine learning models. These models are capable of fault detection by zooming into specific components using specialized equipment that performs well in extremely noisy environments. The integration of sound measurement sensors allows for automatic quality control procedures, reducing the risk to staff and eliminating individual biases. This leads to fewer ruined products and more continuous production with minimal unscheduled downtime. The technology is especially useful in metal forming processes, such as extrusion and pressing, where faults can emit characteristic sound signatures. Such environments benefit from ruggedized microphone arrays and pre-trained machine learning models. Additionally, during R&D, the sound testing tools help identify noise patterns and pinpoint their sources. Squarehead Technology's systems automate sound quality checks in serial production, ensuring results are consistent and accurate, even in noisy environments.

The Discovair G2 by Squarehead Technology is an advanced passive microphone array designed to enhance situational awareness and threat detection capabilities in various environments. The system comprises 128 microphones and an optical camera, offering superior auditory detection and visualization of targets, making it highly effective for remote situational awareness. It processes directional acoustic data in real time on-edge, providing threat data and classifications to users. Built to withstand extreme conditions, the Discovair G2 is IP-67 rated and MIL-STD-810G compliant, operating in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 70°C. Its compact design, comparable in size to a pizza box and weighing 8 kg, ensures ease of transport and deployment. The system features flexible power options (24-48 volts), jamming-proof capabilities, and can function in GPS-denied areas. Configurations include fixed, vehicle-mounted, dismounted, and ad-hoc setups. Additionally, it offers license-free software updates for the hardware's lifespan and a flexible API for seamless integration.

The human auditory system plays a pivotal role in our ability to perceive the direction of sound. It also grants us the capacity to selectively filter out certain sounds while focusing on others, a phenomenon commonly known as the "cocktail party effect." These inherent capabilities have historically served as valuable sources of information and vital survival mechanisms for both humans and animals.