VICARIOUS PERCEPTION TECHNOLOGIES BV

Their core work

Vicarious Perception Technologies is a Dutch SME specializing in automated visual perception and behavior analysis software. Their core technology appears to involve computer vision systems that can detect and interpret human behavior — from infant facial expressions and parent-child interactions to passenger screening at security checkpoints. They provide specialized perception technology as a component within larger research and innovation consortia, applying their vision algorithms across domains including developmental psychology, security, and early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their earliest H2020 involvement (BRAINVIEW, 2015) focused on understanding disruptions in early brain development, likely contributing visual perception tools for observing infant behavior. By 2018-2019, their work branched in two directions: security-oriented perception (TRESSPASS) and deeper engagement with developmental neuroscience (SAPIENS), including specific targets like autism and ADHD early detection. The trajectory shows a company applying a stable core technology — automated visual behavior analysis — to increasingly specific and socially impactful application domains.

Moving toward clinical and diagnostic applications of their perception technology, particularly in pediatric neurodevelopment — a direction with strong commercialization potential in digital health.

How they like to work

Vicarious Perception always joins as a partner or third party, never as coordinator — consistent with an SME that provides a specialized technology component to larger consortia. With 45 unique partners across 14 countries from just 3 projects, they operate in large, diverse consortia (particularly the MSCA training networks). This profile suggests a reliable specialist contributor that integrates well into multidisciplinary teams without needing to lead them.

Despite only 3 projects, they have built connections with 45 unique partners across 14 countries, reflecting involvement in large MSCA and Innovation Action consortia. Their network spans Western and Central Europe with no single dominant geographic cluster.

What sets them apart

They occupy a rare niche at the intersection of computer vision and developmental psychology — few SMEs can offer automated behavior analysis tuned for both infant observation and security screening. Their dual track in health and security demonstrates genuine versatility of their core perception technology. For consortium builders, they bring a proven ability to adapt visual analysis tools to domain-specific requirements without needing extensive onboarding.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SAPIENS
  Directly targets early detection of autism and ADHD through automated analysis of infant-parent interactions — high societal impact and commercial potential in digital health.
• TRESSPASS
  Demonstrates cross-domain versatility by applying the same perception technology to airport security screening, a completely different application from their developmental psychology work.