Researchers at the Humanitarian Technology (HuT) Labs of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, have developed an eye-to-speech device.
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The eye-to-speech device is India’s first device enabling individuals with speech impairments to communicate with the world using simple eye signs. The device has been named Netravaad. Netravaad, as per an official statement, encompasses a range of essential components, including a camera, display, speaker, controller, and rechargeable battery. The camera’s primary function is to detect eye signs, which are then converted into alphabets, words, or even complete sentences through a custom-built AI algorithm called Sharani. The detected words and sentences are then displayed on the device’s screen. Additionally, the statement added, the device incorporates a speaker that vocalises the text. The Netravaaddevice is set to undergo further development to include regional languages such as Malayalam and Hindi, allowing users to communicate in their preferred language.Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Director, Humanitarian Technology (HuT) Labs, Associate Professor, ECE Department, Head, Amrita Center for Advanced Robotics said.
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The eye-to-speech device is India’s first device enabling individuals with speech impairments to communicate with the world using simple eye signs. The device has been named Netravaad. Netravaad, as per an official statement, encompasses a range of essential components, including a camera, display, speaker, controller, and rechargeable battery. The camera’s primary function is to detect eye signs, which are then converted into alphabets, words, or even complete sentences through a custom-built AI algorithm called Sharani. The detected words and sentences are then displayed on the device’s screen. Additionally, the statement added, the device incorporates a speaker that vocalises the text. The Netravaaddevice is set to undergo further development to include regional languages such as Malayalam and Hindi, allowing users to communicate in their preferred language.Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Director, Humanitarian Technology (HuT) Labs, Associate Professor, ECE Department, Head, Amrita Center for Advanced Robotics said.
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