Google continues to innovate in the disability space, announcing the launch of Project Relate, a new app dedicated to helping people with speech impairments communicate more effectively through text and synthetic vocal assistants.
In addition, the new tool will feature transcription technology, allowing users to turn their speech to text in real-time, which they can then show to others. Alternatively, users can use the app's repeat function, which allows them to speak into the app and have a vocal assistant repeat what they said aloud. According to the company, the app will also be compatible with Google Home. It will be made available for a test run in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
"Project Relate is a continuation of years of research from both Google’s Speech and Research teams, made possible by over a million speech samples recorded by participants of our research effort," Julie Cattiau, product manager in Google AI.
Assisted Speech Apps
Google's Project Relate App Helps Those with Speech Impairments Communicate
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