The AI hears what you don't!

With IAV SonicSeek, normal noises can be distinguished from abnormal noises. The system not only helps to prevent potential damage, but also reduces the number of unnecessary maintenance and repair jobs. IAV SonicSeek learns various acoustic "signatures", trains corresponding neural networks and, on this basis, enables acoustic anomalies to be detected and categorized into predefined classes.

In the automotive sector, for example, SonicSeek can be integrated into modern vehicles via the infotainment system and record live acoustic data via the on-board microphones. This data can then be transmitted to cloud computing services for further analysis. In this way, sources of error can be quickly identified and damage to vehicles and people prevented, from production and quality assurance through to private use by customers.

However, not only vehicle manufacturers benefit from IAV SonicSeek. The solution delivers valuable results in all industries in which mechanical systems are used. For example, microphones can be implemented in production machines, wind turbines or aviation, which then record analysis data, also via live transmission, and immediately detect malfunctions through acoustic diagnostics. Local analysis of the data directly in the monitored system (edge computing) is also possible.

Experience a completely new way of fault diagnosis in your products and projects - with IAV SonicSeek!

What is SonicSeek?

Building a neural network structure

In collaboration with the Technical University of Braunschweig, we have researched a variety of neural network structures to find out which are best suited to tackle acoustic diagnosis challenges. Our unique solution is characterized by a specially parameterized combination of convolutional and recurrent network layers.

High performance thanks to a cloud-based processing pipeline

Through numerous optimization iterations, we have continuously refined pre-processing, AI training and post-processing. The entire process chain is integrated into a powerful, cloud-based processing pipeline. This enables us to provide a cost-efficient and scalable solution.

IAV SonicSeek in practice

IAV SonicSeek can be used in various industries and fields of application. In the automotive context, the following areas benefit

• NVH optimization in development
• New end customer experience and functions
• Predictive maintenance
• After sales service
• Quality assurance in production
• Other industries in which IAV SonicSeek brings real added value: (Wind) Energy, Marine, Production Machinery, Transportation (Rail, Aerospace, Elevators)

How do you benefit from IAV SonicSeek?

In an extensive analysis phase, we get to the bottom of your individual requirements and needs in order to find opportunities and limitations, derive use cases and identify possible effects on your business. Acoustic recordings are then created and annotated - manually or semi-automatically - to suit your project. This is the training input for our customized neural network. Our cloud-based pipeline helps to find the optimal configuration and the best hyperparameters to optimize the resulting detection and error rates. These are calculated according to scientific standards for a neutral comparison.

With our complementary toolings such as the IAV SonicSeek Audio Analyzer, we can visualize details and evaluate why a certain class was or was not detected.

Benefits

State-of-the-art system

Powerful state-of-the-art system for detecting and classifying acoustic anomalies.

Simple system integration

Easy integration into existing technical systems and operating and display concepts.

Cloud implementation

Convenient maintainability, low integration costs, scalability and global availability.

Adaptable modular concept

Easily expandable and adaptable concept for a wide range of applications, systems and industries.