# Sound Event Localization and Detection

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T21:06:43.040Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: ses-konusma-audio-ai
**TLDR:** An advanced environmental audio task that determines not only the presence of a sound event but also its timing and sometimes direction.

<p>Sound event localization and detection extends acoustic event detection by adding a spatial dimension. The system determines not only which event occurred, but also when it occurred and sometimes where it came from. This is highly valuable for smart environments, robotics, and security systems. It requires joint modeling of temporal and spatial information.</p>