Earkick
| Founded | April 2021 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dr. Herbert Bay, Karin Andrea Stephan |
| Headquarters | San Francisco (HQ) Zurich, Switzerland (European office) |
| Website | https://earkick.com |
Earkick is an AI-powered mental health platform[1] that uses real-time biomarker analysis and a multi-modal large language model (LLM) companion for mental health support.
History
Earkick was founded in 2021 by Dr. Herbert Bay[1] and Karin Andrea Stephan.[2][3]
Earkick integrates artificial intelligence, real-time biomarker analysis, and a multi-modal LLM companion. This AI-therapist tracks mental health data through both physiological markers and conversational input.[3][4] The platform’s AI-powered voice and memory features allow it to adapt to individual user needs over time.[2][5][6] Earkick owns the patent US-20250006354-A1 under US patent law.[7][8]
References
- ^ a b "'He checks in on me more than my friends and family': can AI therapists do better than the real thing?". The Guardian. 2024-03-02. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ a b "Ready or not, AI chatbots are here to help with Gen Z's mental health struggles". AP News. 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ a b "The Therapist in the Machine | Jess McAllen". The Baffler. 2024-10-28. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ Jon, Quincy (2024-03-24). "AI Chatbots Help Gen Z Deal With Mental Health Problems But Are They Safe?". Tech Times. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Cute AI chatbots can listen to your problems, but the science isn't clear they help your mental health". Boston Herald. 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Thoughts On Gen Z's Mental Health Issues: Can AI Chatbots Help? - AI Next". 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "US Patent Application Publication". USPTO.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Patents Assigned to Earkick, Inc. - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.