AI wearable gives a voice to people rendered speechless by strokes

AI wearable gives a voice to people rendered speechless by strokes

The Revoice device uses two AI agents to detect the wearer's silently mouthed speech and emotional state, outputting speech via a synthetic voice module

Speech impairment, known as dysarthria, is a very common consequence of strokes, affecting nearly half of all survivors. A stroke can cause weakness in the facial muscles and vocal cords, making it difficult to speak fluently, clearly, or in full sentences. While most people eventually recover, the process is often slow and frustrating, and it significantly affects quality of life during rehabilitation.

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Category: Good Thinking, Technology

Tags: Wearable, University of Cambridge, Strokes, Speech, Artificial Intelligence