AI-Enabled Patch To Restore Speech
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14 Mar 2024
Researchers developed a patch translating throat muscle movements into speech
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It sticks to the neck, powered by muscle movements, not batteries
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The patch employs tiny magnets to convert throat movements into signals
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Five thin layers make up the flexible and soft device
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Middle layers contain magnets reacting to muscle movement for translation
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Electrical signals generated by magnetic shifts are translated into speech
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A machine-learning algorithm learns the connection between movements and words
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Tests showed 95% accuracy in translating signals into speech
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The device works regardless of whether phrases are spoken aloud or silently
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This technology could revolutionize communication for those with voice disorders
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