How much do your domain expert annotation services cost?
Our pricing is transparent, highly competitive, and strictly tied to the complexity of the domain. For example, LLM Math/Coding experts are priced at $18/hr, STEM Generalists at $12/hr, and specialized Image Editing at $8/hr. For automotive tasks, Road Lane annotation is $3/km. We also offer Abaka Forge credits at $0.20 USD each. This per-hour model ensures you only pay for high-quality, productive expert time.
How quickly can you scale up a specialized annotation team?
We move extremely fast. Scoping and expert matching from our network of 1M+ vertically specialized annotators typically takes 1-3 days. By Week 1-2, we establish the pipeline and complete calibration pilots. Full-scale production, yielding up to 500 files/day per annotator, is usually operational by Week 3.
Which data modalities and output formats do you support?
Abaka Forge handles all data types: Text, Image, Video, Audio, 3D/4D Point Cloud, LiDAR + Camera fusion, and LLM RLHF. We deliver in standard industry formats such as JSON, CSV, Parquet, COCO, YOLO, and ROS Bags, perfectly aligning with your ingestion pipeline.
How do you ensure 99% accuracy on highly complex reasoning tasks?
We rely exclusively on scholar-grade reviewers and a multi-layered QA framework. Our 6-dimensional evaluation tracks accuracy, precision, and robustness. Senior experts review edge cases, and continuous calibration loops ensure our output maintains a strict 99% accuracy standard.
Are your domain annotation pipelines secure for proprietary enterprise data?
Absolutely. We hold SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, alongside full GDPR and CCPA compliance. Your data is handled in completely segregated secure pipelines, under strict NDAs, guaranteeing total confidentiality and zero risk of IP leakage.
Can you provide domain experts for non-English languages?
Yes. Our expert network spans over 50 countries, providing deep linguistic and cultural context. Whether you need multilingual instruction following, translation evaluations, or localized sentiment analysis, our native scholars ensure nuance and accuracy free from translation artifacts.
How does Abaka AI differ from standard crowdsourcing labeling platforms?
Standard platforms rely on gig-workers who lack the specialized knowledge required for frontier AI. Abaka AI exclusively provides vertically specialized domain experts (scholars, engineers, doctors). Furthermore, we are self-funded and profitable, meaning we never build competing models or repurpose your data.
How do you handle changes to the annotation rubric mid-project?
Agility is built into our process. Because model requirements evolve rapidly, we hold weekly iterative syncs. We can seamlessly update guidelines, retrain our dedicated expert pods, and adapt the RL environment without causing massive workflow disruptions.
Do you offer a pilot program to test your scholars' capabilities?
Yes, we always conduct a calibration pilot (typically during Week 1-2). This allows us to process a small batch of your data, align on edge cases, refine the instructions, and prove our 99% accuracy standard before scaling to full volume.
Who owns the intellectual property of the annotated datasets?
You do, entirely. Your data is exclusively yours. We guarantee complete IP provenance and 0% copyright risk on natively collected data. Abaka AI never resells, repurposes, or shares your custom datasets with other clients.
Do we need to provide our own annotation software?
No. We utilize Abaka Forge, our all-in-one platform for collection, cleaning, and annotation. It leverages large-model automation to accelerate processing by 50x. However, if your security protocols require it, our experts can also work within your proprietary internal tooling.
Is there a minimum project size for domain expert services?
We cater to a wide range of needs, from bursty specialized evaluations to long-term dedicated pods. While we excel at elastic scalability up to thousands of annotators, we are happy to discuss minimum engagement thresholds during our initial Day 0–3 scoping phase based on your specific requirements.