A smart mask that can speak 8 languages
Posted: 01 Oct 2020, 06:48
In order to better communicate while wearing a mask, Japanese researchers have developed a connected mask that can translate speech into eight different languages.
Called "C-Mask", the unit is made of white plastic and silicone. It carries an integrated microphone that connects to the wearer's smartphone via Bluetooth.
However, this connected mask does not provide protection against the virus. Taisuke Ono, Donut Robotics' CEO, clarified that it is designed to be worn over a standard face mask.
The C-Mask is capable of transcribing dictation, amplifying the wearer's voice, and translating speech into eight different languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, English, Spanish and French.
Called "C-Mask", the unit is made of white plastic and silicone. It carries an integrated microphone that connects to the wearer's smartphone via Bluetooth.
However, this connected mask does not provide protection against the virus. Taisuke Ono, Donut Robotics' CEO, clarified that it is designed to be worn over a standard face mask.
The C-Mask is capable of transcribing dictation, amplifying the wearer's voice, and translating speech into eight different languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, English, Spanish and French.