There are no standards for forensic software.
So we created a start-up to set them.

Innovative.
Research-originated.
Forensic by design.
Lausanne University Hospital
Cergy-Paris University
Ecole de l'ADN
Smytec
Lexidale
Forensic Consulting France
French National Gendarmerie
University of Zürich

What we can do for you

Consulting
We review practices & assessments involving forensic software.
Software
We develop scientifically-sound solutions to assist & facilitate forensic assessments.
Research
We participate and lead the R&D of high-impact forensic projects.

Experts in forensic software

When analyzing physical evidence, no one is currently in charge of ensuring that software actually does what it is intended to do. This is where we come in.

We are an R&D lab specializing in the application of software to conventional forensics. After our initial research revealed crucial gaps in existing solutions, we have made it our mission to identify and remedy these limitations. We are experts unlike others.

Etienne Pillin, Ph.D.
Etienne Pillin, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
André Pillin
André Pillin
Co-founder and General Manager
Jessica Lam, Ph.D.
Jessica Lam, Ph.D.
Research Project Advisor

Evaluating forensic software reliability

Programs are increasingly relied upon for forensic analyses, but rarely are they developed and used appropriately. This can lead to incorrect conclusions and eventually miscarriages of justice.

We offer services designed to prevent these occurrences.

Services for forensic institutes
Are you able to defend your choice of software in court?
Do you know how your programs affect your analyses?
We review forensic software practices to identify gaps pertaining to the choice of software and standard operating procedures.
Services for law professionals
Software have limitations that expert witnesses rarely account for. These limitations can affect their conclusions and the outcome of a lawsuit.
We review forensic assessments to critically assess the reliability of the conclusions made for the court.

Highly applicable

Our services are relevant to disciplines and analyses involving physical evidence (e.g. latent prints, bloodstains).

Hot topic

Programs are not infallible and their reliability is increasingly being questioned.

Court-ready

Our services are designed to address the requirements of the court.

Our evaluation at a glance

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Identify the limitations & risks of forensic software

Introducing Casework

The modern and all-inclusive forensic app

In Casework, you're in the driver's seat: it is tailored to the demands of different forensic expertises and developed to assist you. Latent print identification and bloodstain pattern analysis are currently supported.

Our annotation and automated analysis tools are designed ethically, responsibly, and with the expectations of the court in mind - whether they rely on AI or not.

Transitioning to our platform is quick and simple. Our users get signed up and started within minutes.

Free

Our platform is free for now. It will later move to a commitment-free subscription format.

Secure

All data remains encrypted on your device. Casework essentially functions like an offline app.

Always up-to-date

No more outdated tools. Using our online platform, bug fixes and new features are deployed quickly.
Latent Print Casework

Present evidence in the blink of an eye

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It only takes one click to present an image for court. Focus on the analysis, and let the platform do the rest. This single feature increased the productivity of our beta testers by up to 100%.

But it's not just about convenience. Our platform allows and promotes conventions and best practices such as the GYRO code and the ACE-V process.

Accessible

Forensic definitions such as minutiae are available in different languages and conventions.

AFIS compatible

We can integrate with the AFIS of your choosing.

Annotate, analyze, and report evidence seamlessly

Originated from & driven by research

At Clotho AI, we believe that the field of forensic science is overdue for a paradigm shift. Forensic tools should not be outsourced to developers who do not understand forensic science, nor should they be developed in-house by practitioners without input from the scientific community.

Theoretical evidence and mathematical reasoning
Objective proficiency testing
Reliable technology in service to the court

Instead, we envision a new way forward where forensic tools are created, developed, and validated by a party who understands the perspectives of both practitioners and developers, and can ensure that rigorous and modern scientific standards are applied.

Our mission is to contribute to this vision through R&D, education, and training to ensure that forensic science is well-equipped to serve the justice system.

ProjectTopicFundingInstitutionsBudgetStatus
BioTrackTouch DNAANR, SNSF, SGDSN7€1,723,197Started in April 2022

To that end, we coordinate and participate in global research consortia, as well as mentor and sponsor student research. We work across a variety of disciplines and on multiple research topics.