About Waveproof
Waveproof is a civic-tech a non-profit building independent, open tools to study advanced ultrasonic/RF telemetry and protect the privacy of thoughts through transparency and accountability.
Nonprofit Civic Tech Privacy Of Thoughts AI-Enabled Cognitive Telemetry
Key Definitions
Cognitive Telemetry
AI-assisted remote sensing of subtle human-related signals — ultrasonic reflections or RF micro-vibrations — used to infer content or intent. Distinct from clinical brain-implant BCIs.
Silent/Semi-silent Speech
Recovering speech cues from mechanical vibrations (e.g., mmWave radar off a phone, ultrasonic interactions with microphones). See Research & News.
Why This Matters
AI-enabled ultrasonic and RF sensing is advancing quickly while public oversight lags, creating a power asymmetry between deployers and the public.
Our Approach
- Prototype 100 GHz scanner.
- Open methods & reports; safe data sharing; partnerships.
- Civic oversight for transparency, education, and policy.
Human Rights & Consumer Harms
- Physical: pressure/discomfort.
- Mental: cognitive autonomy risks.
- Social: invisibility/misdiagnosis.
- Legal: mental integrity & privacy.
- Financial: added security & health costs.
Research & News
- Radar + AI detects phone-call vibrations (Penn State, 2025)
- Media coverage (Interesting Engineering)
- Ultrasonic injection (USENIX ‘18)
- Radar vitals review (2024)
External vibration inference ≠ mind-reading; clinical inner-speech decoding relies on implants.
FAQs
Do you read thoughts?
No. Our focus is on protecting minds from AI-enabled cognitive telemetry which is capable of reading or even influencing people's thoughts by measuring the inner voice's micro movements using microwave radars.
Contact
Email: medatlas@waveproof.org