A new wearable device has been developed to enable stroke patients with dysarthria—a motor-speech disorder—to regain natural, fluent communication. 

The “intelligent throat” system, created by an international team of researchers, combines advanced sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to process silent speech and emotional cues in real time.

The system integrates textile strain sensors, which detect vibrations from throat muscles, and carotid pulse signal monitors, with large language models for speech processing.

Unlike existing technologies, the device translates silent speech into coherent, delay-free sentences while incorporating emotional and contextual nuances. 

Tested on five dysarthria patients, the system achieved a 4.2% word error rate and a 2.9% sentence error rate, significantly improving over existing silent speech systems. 

Additionally, user satisfaction increased by 55%, highlighting its ability to deliver personalized, expressive communication. 

“The system generates personalized, contextually appropriate sentences that accurately reflect patients’ intended meaning,” a research Go to Source to See Full Article
Author: Sebastian Sinclair