Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about our data annotation services, quality and security, free pilots, the project process and delivery formats.
General services
What is data annotation, and why is it important for my AI models?
Data annotation is the process of labeling raw data, such as images, video, text or audio, so that AI and machine learning models can understand and learn from it. Think of it as teaching a child to recognise objects: you point to a car and say "car". Without labeled data, even the most advanced AI algorithms cannot function effectively. High-quality annotation is the foundation of any successful AI project.
What types of data annotation services does Annova Technologies offer?
We offer image annotation (bounding boxes, polygons, semantic segmentation, 3D cuboids and keypoints), video annotation (object tracking, action recognition and event tagging), LiDAR and geospatial annotation (3D point cloud segmentation, land use classification and lane marking), and audio and NLP annotation (speech-to-text transcription, speaker diarization and intent labeling).
What industries do you serve?
We support AI initiatives across many sectors, including autonomous vehicles, healthcare (medical imaging), agriculture (precision farming), smart cities (geospatial intelligence) and e-commerce.
Quality & security
How do you ensure the quality and accuracy of your annotations?
Our quality is safeguarded by a 3-layer quality shield. Expert annotation: domain-trained annotators who understand your project's requirements. AI-assisted pre-labeling: speed and consistency for large datasets. Blind cross-verification: every sample is independently reviewed by a second team of QA specialists to catch and correct errors. We strive for 99%+ accuracy on every project.
What measures do you take to protect my data?
We take data security very seriously. We operate with strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with all team members, use secure data transfer protocols and maintain strict access controls. We are committed to the highest standards of data privacy and ethical AI practice.
Process & pricing
What is the process for starting a project?
Our process is simple and transparent. 1) Consultation and guidelines: we learn your project scope and annotation guidelines. 2) Free pilot: a free, no-obligation pilot of up to 500 images to demonstrate our quality. 3) Annotation and QA: our team labels your data with our quality assurance process. 4) Delivery: we deliver the final dataset in your preferred format (for example COCO, YOLO or GeoJSON) within the agreed timeline.
What is a free pilot, and how can I get one?
A free pilot lets you test our quality with zero risk. We annotate a small sample of your data (up to 500 images, 10 minutes of video or 1 hour of audio) according to your guidelines. Claim your pilot by contacting us and mentioning the code "PILOT".
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes. We have a scalable workforce and efficient project management workflows to handle projects of any size, from small batches to datasets of over one million items, without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.
What annotation formats can you deliver?
We support all major annotation formats, including COCO, YOLO, KITTI, GeoJSON, Pascal VOC and custom formats. We deliver your data in the exact format your AI team needs, ready to use.
Still have questions?
Talk to our team, or claim your free pilot by mentioning the code PILOT when you contact us.
