Samsung has recently announced that Impulse, an application that utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a vibration system to assist individuals with speech disorders, such as stuttering, is now available for all Android smartwatches that are compatible with the app. Currently, more than 1 percent of the global population, which equates to around 70 million people, experience speech disorders that can lead to interruptions, repetitions, or prolongations in speech, such as stuttering or aphasia.
To address the challenges faced by these individuals, Samsung introduced Impulse earlier this year as a free app that leverages AI to help users enhance their speech fluency with rhythmic support provided by the smartwatch on their wrist. Initially released for Galaxy Watch6 smartwatches and now accessible for download on Google Play and the Galaxy Store for watches compatible with Android 10 and higher versions, Impulse has been designed to provide physical support and discreet assistance through vibration to help individuals with speech disorders recognize and improve their speech rhythm.
On the occasion of World Aphasia Day celebrated on June 28th, Samsung announced the availability of the Impulse application for all smartwatches compatible with the app. The app uses an algorithm based on Natural Language Processing to analyze words and convert them into rhythmic vibrations on the user’s wrist. This unique assistance adapts to the user’s specific speech disorder to help them improve their speech fluency and rhythm.
In addition to assisting with speaking, Impulse offers over 250 rhythm and tone exercises that gradually increase in difficulty as the user progresses in their speech control. Developed in collaboration with Speechcare & Tartamudez Center and endorsed by various associations, including the Association of Logopedas in Spain and The Portuguese Speech Therapy Society, Impulse is part of Samsung’s Technology with Purpose program.
Overall, Impulse aims to provide physical support and discreet assistance through vibration to help individuals with speech disorders recognize and improve their speech rhythm, ultimately enabling them to speak more fluidly and confidently.