Sunday, July 17, 2016

Innovation breaks through language barrier

Had to immediately share this most compelling innovation:

In-Ear Device Automatically Translates Foreign Languages So You Can Talk To Anyone

The tiny translator created by Waverly Labs, a US-based company, is called The Pilot System. The simple earpiece does all of the translating for you.  It even translates what you say into the other person's language.  As a result, two people can seamlessly have a conversation without knowing how to speak the other person's language. 


1. Cost?  Retail is expected to be $249-$299 
2. How much is the early bird?  Early bird will be first come first serve. A limited quantity will go for $129, then another round for $149, and then a few more Late Early Bird options for $179+. Signup here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/meet-the-pilot-smart-earpiece-language-translator/coming_soon
3. When can the Pilot be pre-ordered?  Waverly Labs will keep everyone updated via email. Sign up for the launch then you will be alerted.
4. When will they be delivered? Waverly Labs plans to release a translation app this summer (2016) for basic translation. This is included in your purchase. However, the earpieces require much more testing, manufacturing and production time. Therefore, we anticipate the earliest will be in late fall/early winter, although fulfilling all orders could take until next spring. Also, first come first serve.
5. What’s included? The full package includes the Pilot and secondary earpiece (2 earpieces total), 1 portable charger, and an accompanying app where the languages are downloaded for the earpiece.
6. What languages will be supported?  Initially English, Spanish, French, Italian, etc.  Additional languages will be available very soon after, including East Asian, Hindi, Semitic, Arabic, Slavic, African, etc.
NOTE: Additional language packs will be available for a premium fee, however ALL early adopters who order during our launch campaign on May 24th – 25th will always receive these new language packs FREE.

7. Will it translate for my dialect?  Every language has various dialects and the earpiece is designed to translate common dialects, although thick accents could disrupt this.
8. How does it work?  The first generation works only when you are speaking to someone who also has an earpiece. That is why the package comes with two earpieces. Future generations of the earpiece will be updated to listen to EVERYTHING happening around you.
9. What if the other person doesn’t have an earpiece?  The app can be used on their phone.
10. Does it work offline? Yes it is designed to work offline for overseas use.

Video with inventor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjjQ5cH_YzI