Voicee is a Slovenian brand of assistive wearables that uses the ubiquitous eyewear format to be able to convert speech into a text display in order to allow people who are deaf and hard of hearing to be able to communicate with greater ease.
The 'Voicee' assistive wearables are equipped with a microphone that can listen to what people are saying. It is also fitted with an Android microprocessor and lithium-ion battery, and uses its technological setup to process the audio input and translating it into text that is displayed on the wearer's glasses. What's more, these glasses can work with five languages and weigh less than 100 grams.
Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Indiegogo, the 'Voicee' assistive wearables can be reserved for a pledge of $540, and are expected to retail for $675 if they reach final production.
Text-Transcribing Eyewear
This Assistive Wearable Converts Audio Inputs to Text For Deaf Wearers
Trend Themes
1. Assistive Wearables - The development and utilization of wearable tech to assist those with disabilities in their daily lives.
2. Text-to-speech Technology - The incorporation of text-to-speech technology to assist with communication barriers and increase accessibility.
3. Multilingual Technology - The integration of technology that can translate audio input into text display across multiple languages.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - There is an opportunity to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing them with wearable tech that can assist with communication and other everyday tasks.
2. Education - Incorporating assistive wearables into the classroom can help students with disabilities better communicate with their peers and teachers, increasing their educational opportunities.
3. Customer Service - Using text-to-speech technology can improve the accessibility of customer service, allowing companies to serve a wider range of customers, including those with disabilities.