Project Vaani steps up inclusivity with dataset for atypical speech in three languages
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are developing a dataset for atypical speech in Indian languages under Project Vaani. This initiative aims to make Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems more inclusive for individuals with neurological or motor conditions.
While speech technology for Indian languages has moved beyond the infancy stage, it still trails English and struggles with regional dialects and cultural contexts. The challenge becomes even more acute when it comes to atypical speech (speech that deviates from standard speech patterns) in Indian languages, as most Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems are designed for standard speech.
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