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Using Avatars for Better Communication in Clinical Realm
2:09:25 - 2:22:43 (13:18)
The use of an avatar in the clinical realm to allow non-speaking people to communicate through spoken language is fascinating and important. A computer-animated face with the person's speech movements and facial expressions will be a more complete form of expression, especially for precision-required work such as surgery.
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This episode discusses the idea of embodied learning and fully animated conversational interfaces, which can help individuals feel like they’re directly controlling the illustration or animation.
2:09:25 - 2:15:59 (06:33)
Summary
This episode discusses the idea of embodied learning and fully animated conversational interfaces, which can help individuals feel like they’re directly controlling the illustration or animation. The technology is quickly advancing to a point where it can be helpful for people who are restricted or quadriplegic and struggle with reward due to a height difference.
ChapterUsing Avatars for Better Communication in Clinical Realm
EpisodeDr. Eddie Chang: The Science of Learning & Speaking Languages
PodcastHuberman Lab
Avatars are being used to treat people with speech disorders like stuttering by allowing them to communicate through the avatar that looks like them, which can be therapeutic and helps in reducing their anxiety.
2:15:59 - 2:22:43 (06:44)
Summary
Avatars are being used to treat people with speech disorders like stuttering by allowing them to communicate through the avatar that looks like them, which can be therapeutic and helps in reducing their anxiety.