A new wearable device, called the “intelligent throat,” has been created to help people with stroke and dysarthria (a speech problem) talk more easily. This device, made by a group of researchers from different countries, uses special sensors and smart technology to understand what someone is saying, even if they are not making any sounds.
This system can understand what someone’s throat muscles are doing and their heartbeats, and then it can use that information to turn those silent sounds into words. It’s better than other systems because it can understand emotions and context, making it easier for people to talk naturally. The device has been tested on five people with dysarthria, and it has a very low error rate, which means it can understand what they are saying very well.
The device is worn like a necklace and is made of special materials that can sense small movements. It also has a wireless connection that allows it to work all day without needing to be charged. The system is smart enough to learn how each person talks and can adjust its understanding to match their needs.
The researchers hope to make the device smaller so that it can be used more easily and also use it to help other people with speech problems, like those with ALS or Parkinson’s disease. They are also working on making the device work in different languages.
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