Executive Summary:
LINSOL is a deep-tech startup specializing in Sound AI and Acoustic Sensing. Originally a spin-off from Hanwha Aerospace (a major South Korean defense contractor) in 2023, the company adapts military-grade SONAR technology for civilian safety, mobility, and industrial applications. Their core value proposition is "Hearing the Invisible"—using acoustic waves to detect hazards, drones, or machinery faults that visual sensors (cameras/LiDAR) might miss due to blind spots, bad weather, or privacy concerns.
Key Competencies & Differentiators:
- Defense Heritage: Roots in Hanwha Aerospace provide credibility in high-reliability, military-grade signal processing.
- Gap-Filling Technology: They position their acoustic sensors as the necessary complement to vision sensors (cameras) in ADAS and robotics, specifically for "non-line-of-sight" or low-visibility conditions.
- Privacy-Centric: Acoustic sensing monitors environments without recording identifiable video, making it suitable for private spaces (restrooms, hospitals).
Product Portfolio:
- Acoustic Eye: World's first acoustic-based illegal drone detection system. It detects drones via sound signatures, safeguarding critical infrastructure where radar or vision might fail.
- Acoustic F (Mobility/ADAS): A driving environment detection system. It listens for nearby vehicles or hazards (sirens, screeching tires, invisible vehicles around corners) to enhance Autonomous Driving capabilities beyond visual limits.
- Acoustic S (Safety): Wearable/infrastructure sensor using ultrasonic waves to track worker locations in real-time, useful for rescue operations or high-risk areas.
- Skyshield: An industrial safety solution that detects falls or accidents in noisy worksites through sound anomaly detection, instantly alerting managers.
Recent Traction & Milestones (2024-2025):
- Commercialization: Signed supply contract with Blockyok INC (2024).
- Funding: Secured Pre-A funding (approx. 800M KRW) in 2025.
- Global Expansion: Entered the Shenzhen GBC (Global Business Center).
- R&D: Selected for multiple government R&D projects for real-time acoustic driving environment detection.