Questions & answers
What to know about headon.
headon is an AI-native studio based in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. We build software, analyse geodata and visualise in 3D – with AI as the tool and verification as the principle. Here are answers to the questions we hear most.
01Who is headon
One studio, four fields.
Behind headon is Onur Cirakoglu. You always talk to the person who does the work – from the intro call to handover. Four fields share one question: what is in the data, and how do we make it visible?
- AAI consulting & deliveryOpportunity analysis, AI sprint, automation and independent AI audits.
- BRemote sensing & geodataAnalysing LiDAR and satellite data, relief maps, reasoned candidate lists.
- C3D & visualisationProduct images, clips and interactive 3D in the browser.
- DWeb & softwareWebsites, web apps and specialist software – fast, accessible, tested.
02Studio & collaboration
How we work together.
Who is behind headon?
Onur Cirakoglu – developer, founder and at home in web development for more than eight years. Working on our own products such as Aphantasie and Rechnerzentrale shaped the way headon works: use AI consistently, verify every result.
What does “AI-native studio” mean?
AI is not an add-on for us but a tool in every step: screening, building, testing and documenting. Because AI can be wrong, we measure results against samples, reference values or in blind reviews.
How does a project start?
With a short enquiry via the contact form. We get back to you and clarify in a free intro call whether and how we can help – honestly, even if the answer is “no”.
Do you only work locally?
No. We are based in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany, and work remotely with companies, public bodies and research teams across Germany and internationally – and in person in our region.
Which languages do you work in?
German, English and Turkish.
03AI
AI consulting and delivery.
What is an AI sprint?
Five working days, at the end of which a working prototype runs on your real data – measured against a sample. Afterwards you know, with numbers, whether delivery is worth it.
What is an AI audit?
We independently re-measure the accuracy of an existing AI workflow: in a blind test and with strict counting. For the public project ARCHROEN by João Sousa da Silva, strict re-counting gave 88.8 % instead of the published 95.6 %.
What does AI consulting with headon cost?
Entry formats and the sprint have fixed prices; delivery is quoted after the sprint – when both sides know what they are talking about. All prices are on the pricing page.
Do we need our own data?
For a meaningful sprint, yes: a realistic sample is enough. We help put it together and say early if the data will not carry.
What happens to our data?
It stays yours. We process only what the project needs and can run confidential data through local models on our own hardware.
What if AI doesn’t solve our problem?
Then we say so – after the sprint at the latest, with numbers. A reasoned “no” saves you more than a half-baked project.
04Remote sensing
Remote sensing and geodata.
What is remote sensing?
Remote sensing records the earth’s surface from the air or from space. We mainly work with airborne laser scanning (LiDAR), which measures the ground even beneath forest, and with satellite data for large areas.
Where does the data come from?
Mostly from open sources: national and state mapping agencies publish terrain models, Copernicus provides satellite data. We state the licence on every map. We do not fly our own surveys.
Does the AI find archaeological sites?
The AI proposes candidates. Whether anything is there is shown by review – at the desk with maps and aerial images, and finally in the field by specialists. That is why we never call an open candidate a “find”.
What do we receive?
Depending on the format: GeoTIFF maps for your GIS, a reasoned candidate and survey list, and a report that makes method, data sources and every rejection traceable.
Do you work outside Germany?
Yes. Satellite data covers the globe and LiDAR is openly available in many countries. Our satellite data pilot was outside Europe.
053D
3D and visualisation.
What data do you need from us?
Ideally CAD or 3D data (STEP, OBJ, FBX, glTF). Without data we model from photos, drawings or samples – that takes longer.
How long does a product image take?
With a clean model and a clear brief, first intermediate states are often ready within a few days. We agree the schedule before we start.
Do we get the usage rights?
Yes, the agreed usage rights to the final images and clips are yours. We set out the scope in the quote.
Does interactive 3D work on phones?
Yes, if it is built for it: reduced geometry, compressed textures and a still image until everything has loaded.
06Web
Web and software.
How long does a website take?
A company website with a clear scope is often ready within a few weeks, a first clickable version usually after a few days. We set the schedule in the quote.
Can we edit content ourselves?
Yes. Depending on your needs via a CMS or simple content files – we show you both and recommend what suits your team.
Where is data stored?
We run websites and applications on servers in Germany and choose EU regions for databases. Details are in the quote and the data processing agreement.
Do you take over existing websites?
Yes – for maintenance, accessibility, load time or a relaunch. We review what exists first and tell you honestly whether to rebuild or refactor.
07Pricing
Pricing and payment.
Why “from” prices?
Because scope and data differ. The “from” price applies to the scope described. We confirm the exact fixed price in writing after the intro call – before you commit.
What does delivery after the AI sprint cost?
It depends on what the sprint shows: data, integration, operation. That is why we quote delivery afterwards – with numbers instead of estimates.
Are there hidden costs?
No. Running costs such as hosting or model usage are stated up front and billed transparently.
How is payment handled?
Small formats on completion, larger projects in agreed stages. Details are in the quote.
Your question wasn’t there?
Write to us. We answer personally – and tell you honestly in the intro call whether and how we can help.