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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