IIT Guwahati's Breakthrough in Speech Technology
On 30th April, 2024, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-Guwahati) announced a significant advancement in speech technology, termed LOQU, unveiling a novel method to generate human speech signals directly from vocal cord vibration signals.
- The breakthrough promises clear and comparable speech signals, benefitting individuals with speech impairments.
- LOQU utilizes sensors placed over the throat to capture vocal fold movement without invasive procedures.
- This innovative approach reconstructs speech signals from vocal cord vibrations, offering promising applications for speech-impaired individuals and medical settings.
- Speech production involves airflow from the lungs through the windpipe, regulated by the larynx or voice box.
- Vocal folds vibrate during speech due to ....
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