Our expertise.
At Soqóno, we specialize in delivering high-quality, custom AI training data for complex projects across industries. From biometrics to AR/VR and wearables, our global network and agile team tackle unique challenges with precision. Explore how we solve problems, create solutions, and drive impact through our case studies below.
Leading Technology Firm
Performance Health Data for High-Elevation Residents
Location
Peru, Colorado
Challenge
The client needed performance health data from individuals living at altitudes above 10,000 feet to validate their smartwatch health sensors.
Solution
Recruitment was focused on niche locations, sourcing participants who met the high-elevation criteria. Data collection was tailored to capture health metrics specific to these unique conditions.
Outcome
The project’s success enabled the client to fine-tune their sensors, ensuring accurate health readings for high-elevation users.
Leading Technology Firm
Low-Light Photo Data for Smartphone Camera Development
Location
Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, NYC
Challenge
To enhance their smartphone’s camera capabilities, the client required extensive low-light photography data.
Solution
A team of professional photographers was recruited to collect diverse, high-quality low-light images under controlled conditions.
Outcome
The resulting dataset enabled the client to optimize their camera’s performance, significantly improving image quality in challenging light environments.
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Fingerprint Data Collection During COVID
Location
Alaska, Denver, Miami
Challenge
The client required fingerprint data from a large number of participants with varying skin conditions, but COVID-19 restrictions posed a significant obstacle to international operations.
Solution
The project was adapted to domestic locations, adhering strictly to safety protocols while ensuring the client’s needs for high-quality fingerprint data were met.
Outcome
Despite logistical challenges, the project was completed on time and exceeded both safety and data collection expectations.
Large AV Startup
Closed-Course Mileage Data for Next-Gen Vehicle Platform
Location
SF Bay Area
Challenge
The client was falling behind on mileage data for a next-gen autonomous vehicle. The goal was to rapidly increase data collection while identifying the cause of delays.
Solution
A detailed Pareto analysis pinpointed inefficiencies in the data collection process, leading to an overhaul in operations.
Outcome
These improvements resulted in a 50x increase in average accumulated mileage within just six weeks, accelerating the platform's progress.
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Spatial Data of Homes for Next-Gen VR Product
Location
SF Bay Area, Atlanta, Philadelphia
Challenge
High-fidelity spatial data was needed from luxury homes to enhance realism in the client's next-gen VR system. A 24-hour window per location added pressure.
Solution
Ground truth devices and advanced prototypes were utilized to capture precise 3D renderings of home interiors within the time constraints.
Outcome
The data facilitated the creation of immersive, hyper-realistic VR home experiences, enabling the client to refine their product for even the most complex home use.
Leading Technology Firm
Public Space Data for AR Prototypes Development
Location
India, South Africa, Taiwan, Puerto Rico, Atlanta, Seattle
Challenge
The client required extensive spatial data for a mixed reality device, sourced from diverse public locations globally. Technical complexities and the variability of environments posed significant operational challenges.
Solution
A prototype using off-the-shelf time-of-flight sensors was deployed to gather ground truth data across thousands of locations, ensuring early-stage accuracy for the device's development.
Outcome
The initial data successfully powered early AR prototypes, laying a foundation for global-scale deployment of next-gen AR devices.
Leading Technology Firm
Personal Data for AI Integration Across a Tech Ecosystem
Location
NYC, Los Angeles
Challenge
The client needed personal data (emails, messages, photos) from dozens of languages and dialects to support a global AI feature rollout. This presented not only a linguistic challenge but also a significant privacy and recruitment hurdle.
Solution
Data collection was conducted in-person with participants, ensuring stringent privacy protocols through encrypted and anonymized pipelines.
Outcome
The project met the client's rigorous data needs, setting a new standard for securely handling sensitive, multilingual data in a high-stakes AI environment.
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Biometric Data Collection for a Global Product
Location
Dubai, South Africa, Taiwan, Vietnam, Ecuador, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix
Challenge
The client needed extensive biometric data across multiple demographics and scenarios for a new product. This required precise data on facial recognition performance in varying lighting conditions, orientations, and personal variations like makeup and accessories.
Solution
Custom prototypes were deployed at 10 global locations, with data collection tailored to capture a wide range of real-world conditions.
Outcome
The comprehensive biometric data collection ensured flawless algorithm performance across diverse user scenarios, even distinguishing between identical twins.