TALK: An Assistive Device to Convert Breath into Speech | Arsh Shah Dilbagi | TEDxGateway

Creator of an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device, “Talk”, Arsh Shah Dilbagi is a high school student from Panipat, Haryana. At a young age of 16, Arsh was the first ever teen and the only finalist from Asia to enter the 2014 Google’s Global Science Fair for developing a device that helps people with developmental disabilities. “Talk” was his official entry at the fair.
Not only is the device extremely beneficial for people with developmental disabilities, it is also an affordable alternative to AAC devices sold in the market today. It is also a better alternative to the bulky AAC devices in the market today. People with disabilities such as Locked-In Syndrome and ALS will now be able to communicate using only their breath. “Talk” uses signals from a person’s breath via Morse code. The code is picked up by a sensor and is converted into speech.
Arsh Shah Dilbagi, a 16-year-old from India, won a spot as one of Google's 15 Global Science Fair finalists for his project about helping people with developmental disabilities like locked-in syndrome, Parkinson's, or ALS communicate using only their breath.
"In nutshell, Talk has the potential to change the world by enabling people with disorders like LIS, ALS etc., speech impairments like Dysarthria and even Mutes to communicate and interact with the world like never before," Dilbagi writes. "It's my turn to change the world."
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@sapnabhatnagar7365]

What a great invention at this young age for helping the millions who cant talk to TALK and making India proud.

[@ritudilbagi4596]

God Bless You Arsh. Keep moving ahead & do something for mankind. All our best wishes & support with you always...

[@ritudilbagi4596]

Yes I support TALK

[@samridhisehgal4199]

yes, I support talk. Arsh you have done a fantastic job helping these people...

[@tarun1958]

Wonderful innovation. I have all my support for TALK. To have come out of ensconced background and think and do some thing for disabled is a true service to the Humanity.

[@amitdilbagi5751]

Thanks for Encouragement & Blessings !!

[@ashibazard]

yes, I support TALK to keep Humane Spirit Alive

[@preetikapoor5501]

Yesss I support TALK .......Arsh U have made us feel proud......our best wishes will always be with you...

[@amitdilbagi7109]

Yes, I support TALK !!

[@amitasingh3938]

Yes I Support TALK..to keep Humane Spirit Alive

[@prativendrasingh]

Wonderful Arsh Shah Dilbagi bro. Keep it up. Proud of you. best wishes

[@ithubbyrekhasharma351]

All the very best to the Youngest Scientist in the real sense.........Really the Best is yet to come & We all r waiting for same...... Our Best wishes r alwayz there with u....

[@ritudilbagi4596]

Yes I support Talk

[@amolkhobaragade]

Mother's proud!

[@deepikaarora2438]

Yes, I support TALK...to keep the Humane Spirit Alive....

[@anugobindkalra4601]

God is with you so do best for society so that India may feel always proud of you...

[@manjurani7000]

No words ,more inventions awaited God bless you

[@sanchitaghosh6395]

all the best arsh

[@SakshiGupta-kt5qi]

yes I support Talk .... you had done an awesome job ☺

[@poonamwasan4300]

Great invention for mankind.All the best for your future.

[@sushmasingh160]

You are a rainbow in someone's cloud

[@bhatiakaran]

I support Talk!

[@niharikasharma2748]

nyc effort

[@sheetalghangas4360]

God bless you !!Great work , All the best..Go ahead

[@satinderkapoor3435]

This is a great achievement and I support Talk

[@quickeasyideacookingfoodti2622]

O my God ! I have no word for you - you r a genius person , Great Invention , Marvoulos !

[@Thefamous143]

Yes. I support TALK... This is personally and emotionally linked to me.. I felt the need, when my mom underwent tracheostomy and was unable to speak for months... This could be such a useful tool for patients like my mom...

[@PoojaGupta-gm9fh]

All the best Arsh keep moving.....Wish you a belated happy B'day

[@amitasingh3938]

Great Achiever...God bless the Blesser..

[@induindu4184]

Great invention dear All the best

[@manjugupta5115]

Yes, I support TALK

[@sumitsaroha315]

yes , I support Talk

[@kanchandiwan9658]

Yes I support talk

[@hibahhameed7073]

Great work

[@SharadMathurr]

Yes I support TALK.

[@hibahhameed7073]

Wow !

[@amitasingh3938]

All best wishes for the Savior of mankind..all best wishes for U on your special day..keep moving ahead..

[@preetichopra499]

Good job Arsh Keep going. Wish u a very happy b'day

[@sureshsharma-ui9nw]

yes I support talk

[@vanshikakharb5594]

I am proud that he is son of my pricipal.. DAV THERMAL PANIPAT HARYANA

[@minakshichaudhary4269]

All the best dear.keep moving

[@ashibazard]

wow.......Great Invention ,Marvoulos God Bless you .

[@rinafernandes345]

yes I support

[@SaurabhSavyasachiChaturvedi]

A blessed soul with a positive mind.. Where to get this one?

[@exaist]

Many years wait , where to buy buy Arsh Shah Dilbagi's talk etc devices please? :)

[@akashgohel2507]

PLEASE VIDEO TO MAKE THE TLAK DEVICE

[@merajulhaque1]

where is the device now?

[@santhoshsans3198]

is it available in the market?? if yes how can we purchase??

[@vinodbhanu3860]

My son is 12 year old with autism with no speech, can this technology help him

[@ibabu7132]

I have 83 years unable to speak clearly.Will this device improve his speaking .Pl give your contact details

[@TanuAneja]

Yes I support TALK

[@sumitsaroha315]

yes , I support Talk

[@diwan21atul]

Yes I support Talk

[@amitdilbagi5751]

***** Thanks for Blessings !!

[@dimplechhabra]

Yes I support talk

[@ashibazard]

Yes I support TALK

[@sakshithakral7371]

Yes I support TALK

[@savitakharb4689]

Yes I support TALK

[@prabhukhattar]

Yes I support TALK

[@amitasingh3938]

Yes I support TALK

[@princekumaridavppspanipat8606]

Yes I support TALK

[@sushmamalik5297]

Yes I support TALK

[@diwan21atul]

Yes I support Talk

[@shamisachdeva6288]

Yes I support talk

[@diwan27]

Yes I support talk

[@amitdilbagi5751]

Thanks for Blessings !!