Accesibility startup Augmental is working on head tracking and ‘silent speech’
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The other feature Augmental has been beavering away on in the lab is silent speech, which enables users to form words without vocalizing them. Instead, the device captures the nuanced movements of the tongue to decipher the intended words. This technology can then be used to write, or sent through an audio generator to give a user who may not otherwise be able to speak a voice.
But Augmental doesn’t stop there. The dental device is also slated to feature bone conduction, offering users immediate feedback on their interactions.
‘We have about 20 users currently using the device. One of our champion users, Keeley, uses it daily for schoolwork and it has proven to be life-changing for her. So that’s very exciting for us,’ Rosello says. For its beta users, the device costs around $1,000 — but pricing details and availability details are coming soon. ‘We’re aiming to make it available in the U.S. this year, and hopefully worldwide soon.’
Beyond assisting people with disabilities, we believe there’s potential for the general population to use this device, especially as voice interfaces become more mainstream. This device could be a key player in that. The team envisions AR and VR applications. It could be a powerful tool for hands-free interaction while maintaining eye contact (unlike, say, eye tracking, where you need to look around).
When walking around CES, there’s always this question in my mind that goes ‘what’s the point of this?’ — and seeing companies like Augmental is a refreshing antidote. May they find every success and figure out a way to help users who need this product sooner rather than later!
Reference: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/10/augmental-head-tracking/
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