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Over $4.5M invested to date, we are in the process of manufacturing the first 1,000 units to sell in 2023.
We believe Epilog has developed and patented super-resolution vision technologies that can disrupt numerous fast-growing markets.
Our IP position includes 10 patents granted. Epilog’s products could address multi-billion dollar markets with a significant cost-performance lead over the competition.
Epilog was founded in 2015 by Michael and Lance Mojaver with the goal of elevating machine vision systems to superhuman capabilities. We use patented optical designs with cutting-edge AI to create low-cost devices that make life better. SideCar will be our premier product — addressing a massive market of millions of cars that can be made self-driving today. With efficient production of the cameras needed for safe and accurate self-driving devices, SideCar will allow individuals to transform their current car into a car of the future. We have raised over $4.5 million with more than 4500 investors.
*Product is currently in development and not yet available on the general market.
The Problem
Driving wastes your valuable time. Tasks such as washing dishes and doing laundry are mundane and repetitive and have been automated thanks to advances in technology. Driving is next.
Right now self-driving availability is restricted to specific brands of new and expensive cars. Leading self-driving companies have defined autonomous capabilities under their terms, with billions of dollars poured into development that only benefits a few. The current distribution of self-driving capabilities neglects the largest market — existing cars.
*This image is computer generated to provide an example of current machine vision systems detection capabilities.
The Solution
SideCar is here to change the narrative. We plan to open the door to millions of compatible cars that are already on the road by offering a way to modernize your vehicle at a fair price — $999 (product not yet sold on market).
SideCar is a device attached to the inside of the windshield, right behind the rearview mirror. Our technology uses the existing LKAS (lane-keeping assist) and ACC (automatic cruise control) systems in the car to tap into gas, steering, and brakes. Our AI, paired with Epilog optics, gives the user the highest quality self-driving experience available.
*Product is currently in development and not yet available on the general market.
We want to be the platform that bridges the gap in the self-driving market. With an affordable price-point and an untapped market of consumers, we believe SideCar will be the device that changes the game.
The Market & Our Traction
The immediate market for Epilog technology is driver assistance and retrofitting ~50 million cars on the road today, as well as those designed for 2025 and later (source).
We have created a production-ready model in partnership with one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers Jabil Optics and in collaboration with several large OEM automotive manufacturers. With 10 patents granted we are looking to bring our proprietary, affordable tech to even more industries.
Why Invest
We believe advancements in robotics will bring huge benefits to society. From driving your car to making your food, boring and repetitive tasks will be automated by advances in AI technology. We think Epilog is in a position to improve the lives of millions through our advanced AI vision systems, starting with SideCar and perhaps one day even humanoid robots. Let's create the future!
*Product is currently in development and not yet available on the general market.
Epilog has created a breakthrough AI vision technology for self-driving vehicles: SideCar. We are in the process of manufacturing the first 1,000 units to sell in 2023.
Marc Munford
VP Business Development
Rony Greenberg
Director
Kelly Stopher
CFO
Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares
Company | : | Epilog Imaging Systems, Inc. |
Corporate Address | : | 75 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113 |
Offering Minimum | : | $10001.22 |
Offering Maximum | : | $4,999,998.72 |
Minimum Investment Amount(per investor) | : | $192.44 |
Offering Type | : | Equity |
Security Name | : | Common Stock |
Minimum Number of Shares Offered | : | 3,533 |
Maximum Number of Shares Offered | : | 1,766,784 |
Price per Share | : | $2.83 |
Pre-Money Valuation | : | $53,075,622.71 |
*Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.
Past Investor Bonus
Investors who have already invested in the company will receive 5% bonus shares
Time Based
10% in the first week
5% in the second week
Amount Based
$350+ | Receive a free exclusive owners T-shirt
$1,250+ | Above + 50% off SideCar (limit 1)
$2,500+ | Above + free exclusive SideCar sweater
$5,000+ | Above + free SideCar
$10,000+ | Above + extra 10% bonus shares
$25,000+ | Above + video call with founding team
*In order to receive perks from an investment, one must submit a single investment in the same offering that meets the minimum perk requirement. Bonus shares from perks will not be granted if an investor submits multiple investments that, when combined, meet the perk requirement. All perks occur when the offering is completed.
The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus
Epilog Imaging Systems, Inc. will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.
This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Common Stock at $2.83/ share, you will receive 110 shares of Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $283. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investor's eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.
Investors will receive the highest single bonus they are eligible for among the bonuses based on the amount invested and the time of offering elapsed (if any). Eligible investors will also receive the Owner’s Bonus and the Past Investor Bonus in addition to the aforementioned bonus.
Irregular Use of Proceeds
The Company might incur Irregular Use of Proceeds that may include but are not limited to the following over $10,000: Vendor payments. Salary payments made to one’s self, a friend or relative. Inter company debt or back payments.
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01.31.23
Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) is similar to radar or sonar, it uses the reflection time of a primary beam to estimate distances to objects. LIDAR was first invented in the 1960s and has recently gained popularity in autonomous vehicles. The image captured below by one of our engineers in San Francisco shows the LIDAR system on a Waymo test vehicle. You can see a portion of the laser pattern (reflected back at the Waymo car) highlighted as red dots.
The laser pattern is necessarily coarse, given the state of the latest LIDAR technology available today. Consider that as of 2021, there was an estimated 30x more industry investment in AI than in LIDAR. With rapid advances in AI, we can now estimate object distances within a foot using vision only, not nearly as good as LIDAR but already sufficiently good for self-driving. Also, because of eye safety concerns, LIDAR has a limited range in practice. LIDAR can't detect the road surface ahead past 150 feet and fails in foggy conditions or during heavy rain.
For all the reasons mentioned above, we believe LIDAR offers no practical benefit for self-driving applications. In our view, the manufacturers offering LIDAR today see it as a helpful marketing tool or differentiator when competing with the current market leader Tesla, which does not utilize LIDAR at all. Elon Musk most famously said in 2019, "LIDAR is a fool's errand… Anyone relying on lidar is doomed." We couldn't agree more!
01.24.23
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01.17.23
AI is everywhere now, with experts still determining where it will eventually lead. At Epilog, we see AI as an excellent augmentation of human capability. A major technology-driven trend to affect every type of human interaction in the coming years. We were curious to know how AI sees Epilog.
The images below were generated from the corresponding captions using AI. AI imagery uses a "generator" to create new images and a "discriminator" to decide which created images are considered successful. Examples of text-to-image models include OpenAI DALL-E and Google Brain, with "Thinking Machines" using supercomputers for this purpose as early as the 1980s.
"Epilog AI"
"Self-driving car"
"Driver monitoring system"
01.11.23
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been steadily becoming the most important automotive industry event since 2015. The last time Epilog exhibited at CES (and simultaneously at Jabil's booth) was in 2019, prior to Covid. We are glad CES has returned this year despite lingering risks and mass cancellations last year.
Here are some of the noteworthy automotive highlights related to Epilog from CES.
Sony Honda: The Afeela concept introduced by Sony and Honda Mobility is more Playstation than Civic. There are 45 sensors in the Afeela concept, about half of them being cameras. If this vehicle goes to production (projected 2026), it will be significantly simplified. For Epilog, Sony remains a valued partner/supplier of advanced sensors, and we plan to resume collaboration with Honda later this year.
Image Credit: Sony Honda Mobility
Continental: Continental is a Tier-1 automotive OEM based in Germany. We met the former Continental CEO Elmar Degenhart at CES in 2019 and explored a collaboration in developing next-generation vehicle vision technology. Continental Autonomous Mobility Head Hans Feigel presenting at CES 2023 said "at the moment, it's not about hype; it's about execution and bringing safety features on the road to support the drivers." He anticipates Full Self Driving (FSD) functions in fleets first for fixed operation (A to B) in 3-4 years, followed by Robotaxis and road cars eventually. We couldn't agree more, and that's why we created Sidecar and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Illustration credit: Continental
Bosch: Bosch is a Tier-1 automotive OEM. Bosch introduced the "RideCare Companion" at CES 2023. The device was designed with ride-hailing drivers in mind and includes an interior camera and exterior dashcam with a display on the front to let drivers and riders know the service is active. SideCar provides significantly more advanced functionality than RideCare, most importantly driver assistance. RideCare is an interesting product since SideCar can be considered an alternative or enhanced product option for the same use. We look forward to a potential collaboration with Bosch in the near future.
Illustration credit: Bosch
Bosch: Bosch also introduced the "Automated Valet Parking" at CES 2023. This has similar functionality to the Summon feature introduced by Tesla in 2016. SideCar does not currently support a similar feature, but this is planned when surround cameras become standard in more vehicles.
Illustration credit: Bosch
BMW: The BMW concept is called the iVision "Dee" (Digital Emotional Experience). The claimed innovation here is the fully immersive cockpit (entirely blocking the road ahead) and the vehicle's ability to change colors. We presented BMW iVentures in 2017 and did not see a fit in their future roadmap - that remains the same.
Illustration credit: BMW
12.27.22
As the holidays approach, we hope everyone finds time to enjoy the season. Throughout 2022, our team worked together to accomplish significant milestones.
With the year coming to a close, we want to thank our awesome investors and supporters! We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season.
12.17.22
Elon explains that manufacturing is the hardest part of product development. He estimates that anywhere between 10x–100x more effort goes into a production system compared to the design process. This is in the context of the Raptor rocket engine, but the concept applies to most manufacturing processes.
Although Sidecar may be less complex than a Raptor engine, our goal is to manufacture 100x-1000x more units. Securing the supply chain for even our initial batch of 1000 units in the Covid environment has been challenging and took nearly a year to complete. The good news is once the production flow is established, scaling up by 10x-100x units will require less effort by engaging a manufacturing partner like Jabil.
image credit: Tim Dodd, licensed from everydayastronaut.
12.14.22
Today is the last day to invest during Epilog's bonus share period for the current funding round! First week investors received an extra 10% bonus shares as an early-bird special, and today is the last day to earn an extra 5% bonus shares. All previous investors in Epilog will receive an extra 5% on top of the time-based perk.
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