AIIMS Jodhpur, IIT develop talking gloves for people with speech disability
The device uses principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to automatically generate speech that will be language independent and facilitate the communication between mute people and normal people.;
Jodhpur: A team of innovators at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Jodhpur has developed low-cost 'Talking Gloves' for people with speech disability, the institutes announced on Monday.
The device uses principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to automatically generate speech that will be language independent and facilitate the communication between mute people and normal people.
Also Read: AIIMS develops remotely-accessible telerobotic ultrasound system with IIT Delhi
It can also help individuals to convert hand gestures into text or pre-recorded voices. Hence, makes a differently-abled person independent and communicates the message effectively. The device costs less than Rs 5,000, the institutes said in a statement.
"The language-independent speech generation device will bring people back to the mainstream in today's global era without any language barrier. Users of the device only need to learn once and they would be able to verbally communicate in any language with their knowledge," said Prof Sumit Kalra, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Jodhpur in a statement.
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.