#assistive-technology

#assistive-technology

"Our main goal is creating a flexible speech neuroprosthesis that enables a patient with paralysis to speak as fluently as possible, managing their own cadence, and be more expressive by letting them modulate their intonation," says Maitreyee Wairagkar, a neuroprosthetics researcher at UC Davis who led the study.

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"In the wake of a long-haul injury, the importance of outside design perspectives cannot be overstated, as they may highlight overlooked problems and reveal useful solutions."

It "converts her intent to speak into fluent sentences," said Gopala Anumanchipalli, a co-author of the study published Monday in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

"Vision is not just an assistive device, but a companion that supports visually impaired individuals in becoming independent and maintaining their self-esteem," the designers note.

The robot quickly learned how each individual reacted and was very effective in understanding intention and mimicking movements. The patients all said interacting with the robot was a motivational experience.