Symbolab

Symbolab
Type of site
Answer engine
Available in9 languages
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
,
United States
Country of originIsrael
OwnerCourse Hero
URLwww.symbolab.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
Launched2011
Current statusActive

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

References

  1. ^ Will Hagle (December 22, 2014). "Symbolab Math Solver: Step By Step Calculator". All My Faves. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  2. ^ "Symbolab 2.0 APK for Android". APK4Fun. September 1, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  3. ^ Mascarenhas, Natasha (October 27, 2020). "Course Hero buys Symbolab in a rare edtech acquisition". TechCrunch. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Hero, Course. "Course Hero Acquires Pioneering Developer of AI for Mathematics Education, Symbolab". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  5. ^ Shira Abel (October 8, 2012). "The guys from The Big Bang Theory will love mathematical search engine Symbolab". The Next Web. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  6. ^ Symbolab takes the hassle out of the equation
  7. ^ Gilad Nass (August 20, 2014). "GES 2014: Symbolab takes the hassle out of the equation". MindCet. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  8. ^ Solomon, Shoshanna. "US firm Course Hero buys Tel Aviv-based online math teacher Symbolab". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved November 30, 2022.