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Sweden’s Kognic Raises €8.8M to Advance Embodied AI for Autonomous Systems

Kognic, a Swedish company specializing in data annotation for AI, has secured €8.8M to advance embodied AI technology for autonomous systems. Their platform focuses on annotating sensor-fusion data from cameras, LiDARs, and radars, crucial for developing high-performing AI systems. By integrating human feedback, Kognic ensures AI models evolve to meet real-world needs.

Founded in 2018 by Daniel Langkilde and Oscar Petersson, the company has grown 90% year-over-year, expanding its presence globally. The investment will also support the launch of Kognic Academy, offering training for dataset engineers to enhance platform usage.

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