Butlr

Butlr is a privacy-first AI platform focused on creating intelligent spaces through anonymous thermal occupancy sensing and analytics.

Founded in 2019 and operating in the San Francisco/Boston area, Butlr aims to enhance productivity, sustainability, and operational efficiency in buildings. Its technology utilizes low-resolution thermal sensors and an open API to gather occupancy, movement, headcount, and activity data without capturing personally identifiable information. The core service of Butlr is spatial intelligence, which involves collecting and analyzing occupancy and movement data to provide real-time and historical insights. These insights support various applications, including workplace planning, space utilization, energy efficiency, and safety. Butlr offers a range of products, including its general occupancy-sensing platform and Butlr Care, designed for monitoring safety and activity in senior care environments. The company serves a diverse clientele, including major employers, hospitality firms, retailers, and senior living communities, with notable customers such as Verizon, Netflix, and Microsoft.