Vocal Tract Simulator Translates a Person's Brain Activity Into Clear Sentences

By George Dvorsky

Illustration: Chelsea Beck (Gizmodo)

By capturing brain signals associated with the mechanical aspects of speaking, such as movements of the jaw, lips, and tongue, researchers have created a virtual, computer-based vocal tract capable of intelligible speech. The system could eventually be used by people who have lost the capacity to speak.

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