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Hearing is critical. Understanding is everything. Voice is the interface of the future. That’s why we created Voice AI that hears and understands like people do, even in the most complex, real-world conditions. Let's talk What we do We make human-level voice UI work as it should. Kardome gives voice-integrated products the ability to hear and localize sound sources, identify who’s speaking, and understand what they mean in context. The result is natural language voice interactions that are intuitive, effortless, and work reliably even in the most complex environments: Powered by Spatial Hearing AI and Cognition AI. Let’s create voice experiences your customers will love. Let's talk Core technologies Making it human. Getting it right. At the heart of our offering are two core technologies that power our solutions and products — Cognition AI, which enables devices to know who’s speaking and understand what they mean in full context, just like a person would; Spatial Hearing AI, which locates the sound source and hears what they say with groundbreaking precision. Spatial Hearing AISpatial Hearing AI enables devices to hear the world as humans do: understanding the acoustic scene, distinguishing between voices, and accurately attributing speech to the right person. About Spatial Hearing AI Cognition AICognition AI gives devices something they’ve never had before - contextual awareness, enabling them to understand people fluidly, naturally, and on-the-spot. About Cognition AI Solutions In the home and on the go Kardome 
AutomotiveKardome Automotive makes in-car voice UI work the way it should: safe, seamless, and frustration-free. It delivers contextually-aware, hands-free, multi-seat voice interactions with high-quality speech processing. Kardome 
Smart HomeKardome Smart Home powers accurate, personalized, human-like voice interactions, no matter how noisy or busy the environment is. It enables smooth, intuitive communication between people and their smart devices. Making voice AI work worldwide Devices 0 M+ Selected by top OEMs Edge processing 0 % No cloud delay Intent Recognition 0 % Proven precision Why teams choose Kardome "Kardome’s technology is a game-changer for smart devices, By integrating this next-generation Spatial Hearing AI technology, we deliver a more intelligent and responsive user experience that redefines what’s possible in voice-enabled products." Jungho KwakHead of MS Service Platform Development Division at LG Electronics "We found Kardome's Spatial Hearing AI and Cognition AI solution capabilities to be incredibly appealing...The ability to handle constant signal changes from a moving robot with Kardome's Spatial Hearing technology is a key advantage." Yongjae ChoiSK Intellix Manager "Kardome’s technology is a game-changer for smart devices, By integrating this next-generation Spatial Hearing AI technology, we deliver a more intelligent and responsive user experience that redefines what’s possible in voice-enabled products." Jungho KwakHead of MS Service Platform Development Division at LG Electronics "We found Kardome's Spatial Hearing AI and Cognition AI solution capabilities to be incredibly appealing...The ability to handle constant signal changes from a moving robot with Kardome's Spatial Hearing technology is a key advantage." Yongjae ChoiSK Intellix Manager "Kardome’s technology is a game-changer for smart devices, By integrating this next-generation Spatial Hearing AI technology, we deliver a more intelligent and responsive user experience that redefines what’s possible in voice-enabled products." Jungho KwakHead of MS Service Platform Development Division at LG Electronics "We found Kardome's Spatial Hearing AI and Cognition AI solution capabilities to be incredibly appealing...The ability to handle constant signal changes from a moving robot with Kardome's Spatial Hearing technology is a key advantage." Yongjae ChoiSK Intellix Manager Learn more Get more insights Video Feb 18, 2026 Kardome Automotive DEMO Watch video Post Dec 30, 2025 2026 Voice AI Trends: Engineering the Interface of the Future Read more Post Nov 5, 2025 How Context-Aware Voice AI Creates Personalized In-Car UX Read more --- Spatial Hearing AI When devices hear like people do, but even better It’s a noisy world out there Conventional voice user interfaces struggle in real-world environments. Background noise, overlapping conversations, and unpredictable conditions often degrade the quality of captured speech, leading to poor voice recognition accuracy and speaker frustration. In comes clarity Spatial Hearing AI is a core technology that powers Kardome’s solutions and products. It delivers breakthrough capabilities that enable voice UIs to hear what users say with unprecedented precision. Making devices hear like humans Spatial Hearing AI enables devices to hear and perceive their surroundings with precision. It listens to the 3D acoustic environment and maps the soundscape, isolating each source and distinguishing between multiple speakers , so devices can respond adaptively, guided by the context of their surroundings. And because it runs entirely on-device, it also ensures speed and privacy. Spatial Hearing AI products SoundMapA key product, SoundMap spatially detects where speech and sound come from. It tracks moving sources, enables interview mode by transcribing speakers into separate audio streams, and captures speech solely from desired zones. ClearZone NS A two-stage noise suppression engine that filters out ambient sound so speech comes through clearly. Barge-In Delivers real-time, multi-channel acoustic echo cancellation that suppresses unwanted ambient noise, so devices can hear a user even while loud music is playing in the background. Advanced Voice A suite of voice processing algorithms that optimizes speech for ASR, hands-free telephony, and other voice-enabled applications. Learn more Get more insights Post Nov 5, 2025 How Context-Aware Voice AI Creates Personalized In-Car UX Read more Post Dec 30, 2025 2026 Voice AI Trends: Engineering the Interface of the Future Read more Video Feb 18, 2026 Kardome Automotive DEMO Watch video Have questions? We’ve got answers. What is Spatial Hearing AI? Spatial Hearing AI is Kardome’s core acoustic clustering technology. Unlike traditional beamforming that focuses on directional “beams,” Spatial Hearing AI creates a dynamic 3D map of the acoustic scene. It treats sound sources as distinct objects in space, allowing it to separate speech from noise and distinguish between multiple speakers based on their precise location (depth and elevation), not just direction. What do you mean by "3D Acoustic Analysis"? Unlike standard voice technologies that only detect direction, Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI analyzes the entire 3D acoustic scene. It understands depth, distance, and elevation. This allows the system to distinguish between speakers in the environment, something traditional beamforming cannot do effectively. How does Spatial Hearing AI differ from traditional beamforming? Traditional beamforming focuses on a general direction but struggles with reflections and multiple speakers in the same “beam.” Spatial Hearing AI creates a complete 3D acoustic map of the environment. It spatially separates sound sources in real-time, allowing it to isolate a specific speaker from a specific location, even in reverberant or crowded spaces, delivering far higher accuracy than directional beamforming. Can this technology distinguish between multiple speakers? Yes. The core advantage of Spatial Hearing AI is its ability to treat every voice as a distinct object in 3D space. By spatially separating sound sources, the system can isolate the active speaker from background chatter or other people talking nearby, ensuring the voice assistant responds only to the intended command. Does the spatial hearing technology work if the speaker is moving around the room? Absolutely. Unlike static directional microphones, our Spatial Hearing AI algorithms continuously track the acoustic scene in real-time. This allows the system to “lock on” to a user and follow their voice as they move through the room, maintaining consistent voice capture without signal drop-offs. Can the device hear commands while playing loud music? Yes. The technology includes advanced Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) capabilities. It effectively suppresses the device’s own audio output (like loud music or navigation prompts), allowing the system to clearly hear the user’s wake word or command without needing to lower the volume first. Is this technology hardware-dependent? No. Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI is hardware-agnostic. It delivers high-performance results using standard, low-cost microphones and integrates seamlessly with various processor architectures (ARM, DSP, etc.), helping OEMs reduce BOM costs while upgrading performance. Does the processing happen on cloud or on edge? The technology is designed for on-device processing. This approach ensures zero latency for real-time interaction, reduces data usage, and guarantees user privacy since raw audio data is processed locally and never leaves the device. --- Cognition AI When devices understand like people do Context matters Today’s voice UI struggles to understand context. Most natural language applications depend on rigid commands, and when people don’t say them right, things go wrong. For voice UI to work the way people expect, it needs to have full, contextual understanding. Cognition AI brings understanding Cognition AI is a core technology that powers Kardome’s solutions and products. It gives devices something they’ve never had before -- contextual awareness, enabling them to understand people fluidly, naturally, and on-the-spot. No more frustrations Cognition AI doesn’t just recognize words and commands. It knows who is speaking and understands their intent. Accurate and natural With Cognition AI, voice UI doesn’t wait for fixed commands or wake words. It knows when you’re speaking to it versus other people, activating only when needed and responding as the conversation unfolds, context-aware from start to finish. Today, that means voice UI that finally works the way people expect. Tomorrow, it drives the voice revolution in human-machine interface design, where we interact with AI-driven devices as naturally as with each other. Cognition AI enabling products InferLMKardome’s proprietary on-device small-model LLM infers intent intuitively. It understands context like people do, no matter who’s speaking, where they are, or how they phrase it. It lets people talk to devices as naturally as to each other, opening the way for AI to understand what we say and want like never before. VoiceID A biometric voice recognition module that identifies pre-enrolled speakers with high accuracy. Wake Detection A multi-trigger engine that activates devices using wake words, context, or zonal presence. SoundSense Provides ambient sound detection and identification. Learn more Get more insights Post Nov 5, 2025 How Context-Aware Voice AI Creates Personalized In-Car UX Read more Post Dec 30, 2025 2026 Voice AI Trends: Engineering the Interface of the Future Read more Video Feb 18, 2026 Kardome Automotive DEMO Watch video Have questions? We’ve got answers. What is Cognition AI? Kardome Cognition AI is a recently launched voice technology suite (introduced in January 2026) designed to make voice user interfaces (VUIs) significantly more “human-like.” Unlike traditional voice assistants that often struggle with background noise or rigid commands, Kardome’s technology focuses on enabling machines to understand context, intent, and speaker location in messy, real-world acoustic environments. How does Cognition AI improve contextual understanding compared to standard ASR? Unlike standard ASR engines that process speech as isolated text, Cognition AI integrates a layer of “Contextual Awareness.” It correlates linguistic data with spatial information and speaker identity (Who is speaking? From where?). This allows the system to support complex, natural language queries and handle implicit commands that standard keyword-spotting systems miss. How does the system minimize False Acceptance Rates (FAR) in multi-speaker environments? Cognition AI utilizes advanced Directed Speech Detection algorithms. By analyzing the speaker’s orientation and acoustic patterns relative to the device, the system distinguishes between commands intended for the interface and background conversation (cross-talk). This significantly reduces accidental triggers (FAR) and improves the overall reliability of the Voice UI. Does the solution support biometric speaker identification? Yes. The VoiceID module enables biometric speaker recognition and verification. This allows OEMs to deliver personalized user experiences (e.g., loading specific driver profiles or restricting access to certain functions) by identifying pre-enrolled users with high accuracy, even in challenging acoustic environments. Can Cognition AI integrate with Large Language Models (LLMs) on the edge? Yes. The solution includes InferLM, a proprietary, lightweight SLM optimized for on-device deployment. This enables intuitive intent inference and natural language interaction without the latency or privacy risks associated with cloud-based Generative AI models. Is the architecture designed for Cloud or Edge deployment? Cognition AI is architected for On-Device processing. This ensures minimal-latency response times and guarantees data sovereignty, as sensitive biometric data and voice recordings are processed locally. This architecture aids manufacturers in meeting strict privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) without relying on external cloud connectivity. --- Kardome Automotive Automotive voice AI that actually hears, and understands Kardome Automotive transforms in-cabin voice UI into a safe, seamless, and accurate experience for everyone in the vehicle. Voice AI in cars isn’t always smart Drivers and passengers expect their in-cabin voice UI to just work — to hear them and understand what they want, instantly. But in real-world driving conditions, that’s rarely the case – leading to customer frustration. With Kardome Automotive voice UI just works When a car truly understands everyone inside — every voice, every direction, every intent — the in-car voice experience becomes as natural as talking to a friend. Kardome’s Spatial Hearing and Cognition AI makes this human-like awareness possible in automotive voice UI. Transforming the in-cabin voice experience. Kardome Automotive elevates voice interaction from a single-point interface to a truly spatial, multi-passenger experience — where every occupant can be heard clearly and addressed individually No more tapping and swiping. Powered by Spatial Hearing AI and Cognition AI, the software solution delivers highly accurate hands-free telephony. It provides superior speech processing, enabling multi-seat voice command and control. Nested menus and functions can be accessed quickly and conveniently with less distraction, making driving safer. Precision hearing. Complete understanding. Cognition AI identifies who is speaking and understands the intent of what is being said and in what context. Spatial Hearing AI maps the 3D in-cabin acoustic scene, isolating and localizing each speaker, not just by direction, but by exact seat or zone, ensuring the voice UI hears with precision and responds adaptively to every situation. Always responsive. Even off the grid. Together, the core Kardome voice AI technologies enable accurate, human-like interaction that runs entirely on-device, no cloud needed, so it keeps listening and responding wherever you go. Get the Kardome advantage For drivers and passengers Inside the car, Kardome Automotive makes voice UI interaction effortless and safe. Natural speech replaces menus and manual input, distractions are reduced, and calls remain crystal clear without background chatter. For OEMS The solution gives OEMs powerful brand differentiation with in-cabin voice UI that boosts customer confidence, satisfaction, and JD Power IQS scores. And, by eliminating the need for multiple mic modules across seating zones, it cuts hardware costs and drives faster ROI, turning voice into a competitive edge. Voice UI that understands Kardome Automotive achieves unmatched accuracy in hearing and understanding drivers and passengers. It delivers high-quality, intelligible speech signals and personalized multi-seat voice UI with seat-level precision. Running fully on-device, it ensures fast, private interactions, with cost-efficient processing from a single mic array. Road tested. Miles ahead. The solution has been validated by HEAD acoustics testing and selected by leading OEMs and tier-1 suppliers, including Hyundai Mobis, LG, and others. Learn more Get more insights Post Nov 5, 2025 How Context-Aware Voice AI Creates Personalized In-Car UX Read more Video Oct 30, 2025 Engineering the Future of In-Cabin UI / UX | Kardome Automotive Voice AI Demo Watch video Video Feb 18, 2026 Kardome Automotive DEMO Watch video Have questions? We’ve got answers. What is Kardome Automotive? Kardome Automotive is a software-only Voice AI solution designed for the challenging acoustic environment of the vehicle cabin. It utilizes proprietary Spatial Hearing and Cognition AI technologies to provide seat-specific AI experience and voice interaction, isolating individual speakers from road noise, music, and passenger cross-talk without requiring complex or expensive microphone arrays How does Kardome Automotive improve voice recognition accuracy compared to state-of-the-art solutions available in the market? Existing solutions often fail in the cabin due to road noise, music, and passenger cross-talk. Kardome Automotive utilizes Spatial Hearing AI to generate a real-time 3D acoustic map of the vehicle interior. This allows the system to spatially isolate the driver’s voice from other occupants and background noise with precision, delivering higher ASR accuracy than traditional directional arrays. Does the system support multi-seat voice interaction and interference suppression? Yes. Unlike traditional systems that struggle with overlapping speech, Kardome creates independent “listening zones” for each seat. This enables Multi-Seat Intelligence, allowing the system to process concurrent commands (e.g., the driver calling a contact while rear passengers interact with entertainment) without interference or confusion. How does the solution impact the Bill of Materials (BOM) and vehicle weight? Kardome Automotive is a software-first solution that significantly reduces hardware complexity and costs. By delivering high performance with standard, low-cost microphones and eliminating the need for complex, heavy cabling associated with distributed arrays, it lowers the overall BOM and contributes to weight reduction efforts, a critical factor for cars efficiency. How does the architecture handle data privacy and regulatory compliance? Kardome operates as a native on-device solution. By processing all voice data locally on the head unit, it ensures that sensitive conversations never leave the vehicle. This “Privacy by Design” architecture simplifies compliance with strict data protection regulations (such as GDPR) and eliminates the liability risks associated with cloud storage. Does Kardome require specialized microphone arrays or acoustic damping? No. The solution is hardware-agnostic and optimized for standard acoustic setups. It achieves superior signal separation using existing microphone arrays (2-6 mics), allowing OEMs to upgrade voice performance without re-engineering the physical cabin or investing in expensive proprietary hardware. Can this solution serve as a front-end for our existing AI agent (e.g., Alexa, Google, etc)? Yes. Kardome Spatial Hearing AI acts as a high-performance acoustic front-end. It cleans, separates, and effectively “pre-processes” audio signals before they reach the ASR engine. This significantly boosts the accuracy and wake-word detection rates of any third-party AI agent you choose to deploy. Which operating systems and platforms does Kardome support? Kardome is fully compatible with major automotive operating systems, including Android Automotive OS (AAOS), QNX, Linux, and RTOS. The solution is lightweight and optimized to run efficiently on standard ARM Cortex cores and various DSP architectures (e.g., Hexagon, HiFi) without requiring proprietary hardware acceleration or dedicated chips.