Wrnch
Wrnch enabled real-time human body tracking and motion analysis from standard cameras using deep learning, eliminating the need for expensive specialized hardware.
Last updated May 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment
- Industry
- Computer Vision / AI Analytics
- Business Model
- SaaS / API Licensing
- Target Market
- Enterprise
- Employee Count
- 11-50
- Funding
- ~$10M
- API Available
- Yes
Niche innovator in markerless human pose estimation and motion intelligence, acquired by Motorola Solutions for its video analytics capabilities
Wrnch was a Montreal-based artificial intelligence company specializing in human pose estimation and motion intelligence. Founded in 2015, the company developed proprietary deep learning algorithms capable of detecting, tracking, and analyzing human body movements from standard video footage without the need for specialized hardware like depth sensors or motion capture suits. Its core technology could identify skeletal keypoints and interpret complex human actions in real time, making it applicable across a wide range of industries. The company's technology found applications in sports analytics, fitness, gaming, augmented reality, retail analytics, and workplace safety. Wrnch's AI engine could process video from standard RGB cameras and output detailed biomechanical data, enabling developers and enterprises to build human-aware applications. The platform was offered via APIs and SDKs, allowing integration into third-party software pipelines and products. Wrnch was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2021, which sought to leverage its human motion AI for public safety and security applications, including intelligent video analytics for law enforcement and enterprise security environments. Following the acquisition, Wrnch's technology was absorbed into Motorola Solutions' video security and analytics portfolio, and the company ceased to operate as a distinct independent entity. Its legacy lies in advancing accessible, camera-agnostic human pose estimation technology during a pivotal period of growth in computer vision AI.
wrnchAI Engine
Core deep learning-based human pose estimation engine capable of detecting skeletal keypoints and tracking body movements in real time from RGB video.
wrnchAI SDK
Software development kit enabling developers to integrate human motion intelligence into their own applications across platforms.
wrnchAI API
Cloud-accessible API for human pose estimation and action recognition, allowing rapid integration without on-device model deployment.