{"id":30623,"date":"2025-03-05T11:09:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isocial.cat\/?p=30623"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:12:57","slug":"rapnic-project-automatic-recognition-of-unintelligible-speech-in-catalan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isocial.cat\/en\/rapnic-project-automatic-recognition-of-unintelligible-speech-in-catalan\/","title":{"rendered":"RAPNIC Project: Automatic Recognition of Impaired Speech in Catalan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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RAPNIC Project: Automatic Recognition of Impaired Speech in Catalan<\/h1>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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RAPNIC is a project focused on developing and training an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model capable of recognizing impaired speech in Catalan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2025-2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite technological advancements, voice recognition systems still face significant challenges in identifying and interpreting speech patterns that deviate from standard norms, particularly in the case of so-called “impaired speech.” As a result, people with speech disorders<\/strong>, such as dysarthria, often struggle to be understood and are unable to access technological tools that could facilitate their communication and autonomy<\/strong>. Furthermore, the few existing solutions are primarily available in English, creating an additional barrier for speakers of other languages, including Catalan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RAPNIC project<\/strong> aims to address this need by developing an AI-powered solution capable of recognizing and interpreting impaired speech in Catalan<\/strong>. This technology will allow individuals with speech disorders to interact effectively with voice assistants, speech-to-text transcription systems, and other digital tools, thereby improving their autonomy and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n