AI That Listens, Sees, and Understands — On the Edge

Built for Devices That Need to Listen, Understand, and Respond

For over two decades, Sensory has helped billions of devices hear, understand, and respond, privately, efficiently, and entirely on-device.

A Company Built on Embedded Intelligence

Sensory was founded in 1994, years before voice assistants or cloud AI existed, with a clear goal: Allow people to interact with products the way we interact with each other. Early on, the team focused on neural-network-based speech recognition at a time when most systems relied on brittle rule-based approaches.

Hundreds of leading brands have licensed Sensory’s solutions, spanning voice, speech, sound, and biometrics, all designed to work locally on devices with limited resources. Sensory maintains a foundational portfolio of approximately 70 issued patents covering AI fundamentals like wake words, speaker verification, face and voice biometrics, and hybrid approaches to voice I/O. When you deploy Sensory technology, you gain both market‑leading on‑device AI and technologies protected by our proven patent portfolio.

Sensory’s innovations have become the backbone of always-listening, always-ready intelligence that respects user privacy and removes cloud computing fees.

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Practical AI for Embedded Systems and Hybrid Computing

At Sensory, our philosophy is simple: build AI that works where the user is, right on the device. Rather than offload processing to the cloud, we design technologies that respond instantly, protect user data, and work even when connectivity isn’t available. That approach has defined our products from the start.

Our distinct principles include:

  • On-Device Intelligence: AI that runs locally for speed and privacy.
  • Robust Real-World Performance: Trained for noise, movement, and embedded constraints.
  • Scalable Efficiency: Compact models built for low power and small footprint.
  • Flexible Integration: Works on MCUs, DSPs, mobile SoCs, and modern OS processors.
  • Human-Centered Pragmatism: Solutions engineered for real user tasks, not academic tests.

Experienced Leadership, Deep Technical Teams

Sensory’s leadership and personnel bring decades of experience in speech recognition, embedded systems, and large-scale commercial deployment.

Todd Mozer
Todd Mozer
CEO & Chairman

Todd Mozer

CEO & Chairman

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Dave Rich
Dave Rich
President

Dave Rich

President

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Jeff Rogers
Jeff Rogers
VP Sales & Marketing

Jeff Rogers

VP Sales & Marketing

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Ember Van Allen
Ember Van Allen
Sr. Director of Speech Technology Development

Ember Van Allen

Sr. Director of Speech Technology Development

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Dr. Stephen Sutton
Dr. Stephen Sutton
Sr. Director of Software

Dr. Stephen Sutton

Sr. Director of Software

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Mina Wong
Mina Wong
VP of Operations & Finance

Mina Wong

VP of Operations & Finance

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Dr. Pieter Vermeulen
Dr. Pieter Vermeulen
VP Technology

Dr. Pieter Vermeulen

VP Technology

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Dr. Andreas Hagen
Dr. Andreas Hagen
Sr. Director of Emerging Technologies

Dr. Andreas Hagen

Sr. Director of Emerging Technologies
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Dr. Bryan Pellom
Dr. Bryan Pellom
Technical Advisor

Dr. Bryan Pellom

Technical Advisor

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Trusted and Recognized Across the Industry

Sensory’s technology has been recognized through industry awards, long-standing partnerships, and widespread adoption across global brands.

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Powering Devices Around the World

Sensory technologies run in billions of devices across consumer, automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets, supporting users in dozens of languages and regions.

2B+
Products Shipped

Our technology powers billions of devices worldwide

100+
Manufacturers

Partnering with leading consumer electronics brands

70
Patents (approx.)

Covering core mechanics of edge voice AI, wake words, speaker verification, speech recognition with sensors, and hybrid approaches to voice I/O

30+
Years

Of continuous innovation and market leadership

Building Technology Responsibly

Sustainability, stewardship, and conscientious innovation.

Sensory’s approach to responsibility starts at the architecture level. By keeping speech, sound, and biometric processing on-device, Sensory minimizes data exposure and reduces dependence on energy-intensive cloud infrastructure. This design choice protects user privacy while also lowering the environmental cost of large-scale AI deployments.

Beyond product design, Sensory supports initiatives that reflect its long-term view of sustainability and stewardship. The company believes that building efficient, durable technology is one of the most meaningful ways to reduce environmental impact over time.

In practice, that means:
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On-device processing

No unnecessary data transmission or storage.

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Energy-efficient models

Lower compute and power demands.

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Environmental partnerships

Support for reforestation initiatives like One Tree Planted.

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Long-term thinking

Products designed to last years, not quarters.

Social Responsibility

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