Boys Town files patents for AI integrated virtual training technology, enhancing communication strategies

From GlobeNewswire: 2024-11-25 17:44:00

Boys Town has filed patents for two new AI-integrated innovations in virtual training & mixed reality technology to teach caregivers effective strategies for at-risk children. The AI model will also assist those using American Sign Language (ASL). CEO Rod Kempkes sees this as a way to reach wider audiences and establish Boys Town as a thought leader.

The first system is an AI-driven training application that simulates children’s behavior to train caregivers in implementing the Boys Town Model for teaching social skills. It uses AI characters and natural language interactions, providing feedback on handling interactions. The second technology translates ASL into speech and spoken language into text, displayed as captions on smart eyewear for seamless communication.

Boys Town, a leader in communication disorders research and treatment for hearing loss, aims to help children and families overcome communication barriers with their innovative technologies. With over a century of experience, Boys Town has impacted over 715,000 children and families in the U.S. through compassionate and research-proven programs. Learn more at www.boystown.org.



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