IAV SonicSeek

Identifying and locating acoustic anomalies in technical systems is a complex challenge across all industries. IAV SonicSeek offers a novel solution that distinguishes between normal and abnormal noises, helping to prevent potential damage and reduce unnecessary maintenance. The system learns acoustic 'signatures,' trains neural networks, and detects/classifies anomalies into predefined categories.

AI hears what you don’t hear!

In the automotive sector, SonicSeek can be integrated into vehicles to record live acoustic data via on-board microphones. This data is analyzed in the cloud, enabling rapid identification of error sources and prevention of damage from production to customer use. Beyond automotive, SonicSeek provides valuable results in industries using mechanical systems, such as production machinery, wind turbines, and aircraft. It supports both cloud-based analysis and local analysis directly on the monitored system (edge computing).

What is SonicSeek?

• Neural Network Development: Collaborating with the Technical University of Braunschweig, IAV researched optimal neural network structures for acoustic diagnosis, resulting in a unique combination of convolutional and recurrent network layers.
• Cloud-Based Processing: A refined, cloud-based processing pipeline optimizes preprocessing, AI training, and postprocessing, offering a cost-efficient and scalable solution.

IAV SonicSeek in Practice:

• Automotive: NVH optimization, new customer experiences, predictive maintenance, after-sales service, quality assurance.
• Other Industries: (Wind) energy, marine, production machinery, transportation (rail, aerospace, elevators).

How can you benefit?

IAV conducts an in-depth analysis of your requirements to identify opportunities and derive use cases. Acoustic recordings are created and annotated to train a specially adapted neural network. The cloud-based pipeline optimizes configuration and hyperparameters, with results calculated according to scientific standards. Complementary tools like the IAV SonicSeek Audio Analyzer visualize details and evaluate recognition rates.

Benefits:

• State-of-the-art system: Detects and classifies acoustic anomalies effectively.
• Easy integration: Seamlessly integrates into existing technical systems and operating concepts.
• Cloud implementation: Offers convenient maintenance, low integration costs, scalability, and global availability.
• Adaptable modular concept: Expandable and adaptable for diverse applications, systems, and industries.