For several years, the progress of speech recognition tools has enabled a growing number of people around the world to transcribe their words into text.
Unfortunately, the speech recognition models used are based on the language of people without speech difficulties.
A problem therefore arose when a person with a speech language disorder tried to use one of these tools.
In an attempt to improve the lives of people with speech disabilities, Google has therefore developed the “Relate” application. Aubrie Lee, brand manager at Google, suffers from muscular dystrophy which affects the way she speaks. For her, this application can change the lives of people who have difficulty expressing themselves: “Communication is a need and a fundamental human right. I've always enjoyed making new friends, but when people can't understand me at first, they have a hard time knowing me. It is as if there is an invisible barrier between us. I think technology can help break down that barrier. "
The project began in 2018 when Google found that its speech recognition technology could be improved to help people with speech impairments.
So they decided to create an app that would be individually trained by users.
Three built-in functions
To use the app, users must first record a series of sentences so that the algorithm can get to know their way of speaking.
Once this step is completed, the app has three built-in functions: Listen, Snooze, and Assistant.
“Listen” transcribes everything users say in real time.
This makes it possible, for example, to send a text message or to carry out a search on the Internet.
The second function, "Repeat", repeats in a clear, computerized voice what the person has just said.
This makes it easier to communicate with people who are not used to the user's way of speaking.
Finally, "Assistant" allows you to connect directly with Google Assistant and allows you to control your phone with your voice to, for example, take a selfie.
“I hope to live to see the day when people with disabilities can move around the world and expect the same level of connection as everyone else,” adds Aubrie Lee.
I think this project brings us closer to a better future.
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Currently in the testing phase, Project Relate is looking for beta testers with speech impairments.
If you would like to participate in this beta, go to g.co/ProjectRelate.
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