Wooask and SKY Unveil AI Earphones Supporting Translation in 144 Languages, Raising Hopes for Better Communication With Foreigners

Wooask, a global AI translation specialist, has launched the wireless earphones "Wooask Expansion SKY Edition" in collaboration with SKY. Developed to help users communicate across different languages, the product supports translation in 144 languages and is expected to improve communication with foreigners.

The Wooask Expansion SKY Edition works with Wooask's dedicated application to provide real-time language translation services and can be used on a range of smartphones, including Galaxy and iPhone models. Combining interpretation features with the usability of regular wireless earphones, the product lets users choose a translation mode depending on the conversation situation. In Free Talking mode, two people can talk while wearing one earbud each. It also offers Touch mode, uses a smartphone speaker in Traveler mode, and provides a function for translating text in photos.

The service does not require professional interpretation equipment and is built around conversations using a smartphone and earphones. This makes it possible to communicate with someone who speaks a different language.

The service can be used for everyday communication, and it can also be used for customer support for foreign visitors and in workplaces with multinational staff. As demand for communication with foreigners in daily life and work settings becomes more varied, interest is also growing in how far portable and accessible interpretation devices can be used.

Wooask provides multilingual translation services by linking four global translation engines. The connected engines are Google, Microsoft, Baidu, and Nuance. The total number of supported languages is 144. This includes support for Cambodian, Lao, Myanmar, and Uzbek, as well as languages needed for communication with foreign workers and seasonal workers in Korea.

The service also includes features for situations where internet access is difficult. Offline translation requires separate coupon purchases, and 11 major languages can be translated without a network connection. As a result, it can be used as a supplementary communication tool in places where connectivity is unstable or internet access is limited.

Wooask Korea plans to expand its target users based on cases in which its translation technology has been introduced to the National Police Agency, public institutions, military units, and various companies in Korea. Building on that experience, the company aims to broaden its use beyond ordinary consumers to workplaces that need to communicate with foreigners.

The earphones are divided into three types depending on how they are worn: in-ear, open-ear, and earhook models. Users can choose according to their purpose and preference. The in-ear model fits closely in the ear, making it suitable for use that takes sound isolation and a secure fit into account. The open-ear model allows users to hear surrounding sounds, making it suitable for everyday use such as commuting. The earhook model is worn by hooking over the ear and is suitable for exercise and outdoor activities.

All three models are equipped with Bluetooth 6.0 and high-fidelity audio drivers. When translation is not needed, users can listen to music and make voice calls. A company representative said the products also include wireless charging.

The device offers a variety of wearing styles to reflect the fact that different functions are needed depending on the user environment, and it is designed to account for differences in earphone requirements across various activity settings. The company has aimed to enable one device to handle foreign-language conversations as well as everyday music listening and phone calls, thereby expanding its range of use.

The design focus was on reducing the inconvenience of repeatedly handing over and operating a smartphone during face-to-face conversations with foreigners. As a result, it can be used at workplaces such as farms and factories where workers from other countries are employed, and it can serve as a tool for basic work instructions and everyday information sharing. It can also be used at tourist sites and shops, where it may help respond to inquiries from overseas visitors.

Expected use cases include overseas travel, studying abroad, tourism, the service industry, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, education, and medical settings. It is also expected to be used at schools and hospitals, and can serve as a tool for supporting everyday communication.

A Wooask Korea representative said Wooask's translation technology has been proven in public institutions and corporate settings, and that this product adds three wearing types, includes Bluetooth 6.0, applies high-fidelity audio drivers, and supports wireless charging to enhance convenience.

The Wooask Korea representative said the company plans to greatly expand the spread of AI interpretation technology across various workplaces and everyday settings based on this. The "Wooask Expansion SKY Edition" can be purchased through official sales channels and online distribution networks, and a launch promotion discount applies.

Source: TECHWORLD · Kim Gyeong-ju
Original: https://www.epnc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=408313

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