Tools for Humanity is a technology company founded in 2019, focused on building hardware and software for global digital identity verification within the Worldcoin ecosystem. The company develops biometric imaging technology, privacy-preserving systems, and digital identity infrastructure at a time when distinguishing human users from AI-generated content is becoming a critical challenge. It employs over 500 scientists, engineers, economists, and creatives, with offices in San Francisco and Munich.
The company's product suite includes the Orb, a biometric imaging device that verifies human identity through iris scanning; World ID, a digital identity verification system; and World App, which provides access to these identity services. Its verification technology has been deployed in 160 countries, serving millions of users globally. Core technical domains span biometric imaging, digital identity verification, privacy-preserving technology, and hardware and software development.
Tools for Humanity operates across the digital identity, AI infrastructure, and biometric technology sectors.
