Symbolab
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Type of site | Answer engine |
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| Headquarters | Redwood City, California , United States |
| Country of origin | Israel |
| Owner | Course Hero |
| Website | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2011 |
| Current status | Active |
Symbolab is an answer engine[1] that provides step-by-step solutions to mathematical problems in a range of subjects.[2] It was originally developed by Israeli start-up company EqsQuest Ltd., under whom it was released for public use in 2011. In 2020, the company was acquired by American educational technology website Course Hero.[3][4]
History
In late 2011, Symbolab was released as a mathematical semantic search engine by Israeli entrepreneurs Michal Avny (CEO), Adam Arnon (Chief Scientist), and Lev Alyshayev (CTO).[5] At the onset, it could interpret a user-entered equation or symbolic problem and find the solution if it existed. Later, the ability to show all of the steps explaining the calculation were added.[6]
The company's emphasis gradually drifted towards focusing on providing step-by-step solutions for mathematical problems at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Symbolab relies on machine learning algorithms for both the search and solution aspects of the engine.[7]
Acquisition in 2020
In October 2020, California -based Course Hero acquired EqsQuest Ltd. and the Symbolab engine for an undisclosed amount. The former employees, all based in Tel Aviv, joined the Course Hero team as part of the acquisition.[8]
See also
- Science and technology in Israel
- Silicon Wadi
- Science and technology in the United States
- Silicon Valley
References
- ↑ Will Hagle (December 22, 2014). "Symbolab Math Solver: Step By Step Calculator". All My Faves. http://blog.allmyfaves.com/education/symbolab-math-solver-step-by-step-calculator/.
- ↑ "Symbolab 2.0 APK for Android". APK4Fun. September 1, 2015. http://www.apk4fun.com/apps/com.devsense.symbolab/.
- ↑ Mascarenhas, Natasha (2020-10-27). "Course Hero buys Symbolab in a rare edtech acquisition" (in en-US). https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/27/course-hero-symbolab-makes-a-rare-edtech-acquisition/.
- ↑ Hero, Course. "Course Hero Acquires Pioneering Developer of AI for Mathematics Education, Symbolab" (in en). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/course-hero-acquires-pioneering-developer-of-ai-for-mathematics-education-symbolab-301160236.html.
- ↑ Shira Abel (October 8, 2012). "The guys from The Big Bang Theory will love mathematical search engine Symbolab". The Next Web. https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/10/08/the-guys-from-the-big-bang-theory-will-love-mathematical-search-engine-symbolab/.
- ↑ Symbolab takes the hassle out of the equation
- ↑ Gilad Nass (August 20, 2014). "GES 2014: Symbolab takes the hassle out of the equation". MindCet. http://www.mindcet.org/en/ges-2014-symbolab-takes-the-hassle-out-of-the-equation/.
- ↑ Solomon, Shoshanna. "US firm Course Hero buys Tel Aviv-based online math teacher Symbolab" (in en-US). https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-firm-course-hero-buys-tel-aviv-based-online-math-teacher-symbolab/.
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