Software:Photomath

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Photomath
Developer(s)Photomath, Inc.
Initial release2014 (2014)
Stable release(s) [±]
Android8.34.0 / 18 December 2023; 2 years ago (2023-12-18)[1]
iOS8.34.1 / 20 December 2023; 2 years ago (2023-12-20)[2]
Written inJava (Android/Windows)
Operating systemAndroid, iOS
Available in32 languages[3]
TypeEducation Technology
LicenseFreeware, proprietary
Websitephotomath.com

Photomath is an educational technology mobile app, owned by Google. It features a computer algebra system with an augmented optical character recognition system, designed for use with a smartphone's camera to scan and recognize mathematical equations; the app then displays step-by-step explanations onscreen.[4]

The app is based on a text recognition engine developed by Microblink, a company based in London and Croatia and led by founder Damir Sabol, which also includes the developers of both Photomath and Photopay.[5][6] Photomath LLC was legally registered in San Mateo, California. In 2021, Photomath announced $23 million in Series B funding led by Menlo Ventures,[7][8] with contributions from GSV Ventures, Learn Capital, Cherubic Ventures, and Goodwater Capital.[9]

In May 2022, Google announced it would acquire the company for an undisclosed amount. After review by the European Commission, the deal received approval in March 2023[10] and concluded in June. This takeover represented the largest startup acquisition in Croatian history, with Photomath being the nation's leading app at that time. This acquisition was cited as a strategic move by Google in response to ChatGPT.[11] Upon Photomath's dissolution, Sabol transitioned to the role of Director of Software Engineering at Google.[12] As of February 29, 2024, Google has integrated the app into its Play Store publisher portfolio.[13]

Description

Photomath utilizes the camera of a user's smartphone or tablet to scan and identify mathematical problems.[4] Upon recognition, the app displays the steps to solve the problem. The app presents these steps through various methods and approaches, elucidating the problem-solving process in a step-by-step manner to educate users.

Starting in 2016, the app expanded its capabilities to include handwriting recognition, alongside printed text, allowing students to scan both textbooks and handwritten mathematical notes.[14][15]

In 2017, Photomath was recognized by The Tech Edvocate as one of the top 20 teaching and learning applications.[16][17]

While Photomath is predominantly free, it also provides a subscription-based service, ‘Photomath Plus’, which enhances functionality with features like solving mathematical word problems and providing solutions to textbook exercises.[18][19][20]

As of 2021, Photomath boasts over 220 million downloads globally, with its official website reporting the resolution of 2.2 billion problems monthly and adoption by over 1 million educators.[21][22]

References

  1. ↑ "Photomath - Apps on Google Play". https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microblink.photomath. 
  2. ↑ "Photomath" (in en-us). https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photomath/id919087726. 
  3. ↑ "How to change app language?". https://support.google.com/photomath/answer/14328126?hl=en. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wiggers, Kyle (18 February 2021). "AI-powered math tutoring app Photomath raises $23 million". https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/18/ai-powered-math-tutoring-app-photomath-raises-23-million/. 
  5. ↑ "MicroBlink Launches PhotoMath to Solve Math Equations with a Phone". 20 October 2014. https://techcrunch.com/2014/10/20/microblink-launches-photomath-to-solve-math-equations-with-a-phone/. 
  6. ↑ "Mobile App Photomath Raises $6 Million in Series A - EdSurge News". 7 November 2018. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-11-07-mobile-app-photomath-raises-6-million-in-series-a. 
  7. ↑ "Our Investment in Photomath: Changing the Future of Math Tutoring" (in en-US). 18 February 2021. https://www.menlovc.com/blog/our-investment-in-photomath. 
  8. ↑ "Croatia's Photomath raises $23mn funding". 18 February 2021. https://www.intellinews.com/croatia-s-photomath-raises-23mn-funding-203348/?source=croatia. 
  9. ↑ FinSMEs (2021-02-18). "Photomath Raises $23M in Series B Funding" (in en-US). https://www.finsmes.com/2021/02/photomath-raises-23m-in-series-b-funding.html. 
  10. ↑ "EU regulators clear Google's maths app deal". Reuters. March 28, 2023. https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/eu-regulators-clear-googles-maths-app-deal-2023-03-28/. 
  11. ↑ Ivezić, Bernard (June 2, 2023). "Google potvrdio za Jutarnji list: Dovršili smo najveću startup akviziciju u k Hrvatske". Jutarnji list. https://novac.jutarnji.hr/novac/startup-report/google-potvrdio-za-jutarnji-list-dovrsili-smo-najvecu-startup-akviziciju-u-povijesti-hrvatske-15342213. 
  12. ↑ Sabol, Damir. "Damir Sabol". LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/damirsabol/. 
  13. ↑ Li, Abner (2024-02-29). "Photomath is officially Google's latest app on the Play Store". 9to5Google. https://9to5google.com/2024/02/29/photomath-google-app/. 
  14. ↑ "Updated Photomath app can now solve handwritten math problems". 25 September 2016. http://thetechnews.com/2016/09/25/updated-photomath-app-can-now-solve-handwritten-math-problems/. 
  15. ↑ "STIGLA NOVA VERZIJA GENIJALNE HRVATSKE APLIKACIJE Photomath od Sada prepoznaje I rukopis korisnika prilikom rješavanja matematičkih problem!". 21 September 2016. http://www.jutarnji.hr/life/tehnologija/stigla-nova-verzija-genijalne-hrvatske-aplikacije-photomath-od-sada-prepoznaje-i-rukopis-korisnika-prilikom-rjesavanja-matematickih-problema/4717358/. 
  16. ↑ "The Tech Edvocate's List of the 20 Best Teaching and Learning Apps - The Tech Edvocate". 5 January 2017. http://www.thetechedvocate.org/20-of-the-best-teaching-and-learning-apps/. 
  17. ↑ "Photomath u 20 najboljih edukativnih aplikacija". MREŽA. 7 January 2017. http://mreza.bug.hr/photomath-u-20-najboljih-edukativnih-aplikacija-2017/. 
  18. ↑ "Math learning app Photomath raises $23 million as it reaches 220 million downloads" (in en-US). 18 February 2021. https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/18/math-learning-app-photomath-raises-23-million-as-it-reaches-220-million-downloads/. 
  19. ↑ "Photomath Plus" (in en). https://photomath.com/plus. 
  20. ↑ "What a year...". https://www.facebook.com/Photomathapp/posts/1740588266141234. 
  21. ↑ "Photomath - Scan. Solve. Learn." (in en). https://photomath.com/. 
  22. ↑ "Photomath for Teachers" (in en). https://photomath.com/teachers. 



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