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[P1] Deaf/accessibility communication — speech-to-text + touch keyboard #371

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opened 2026-03-03 15:41:54 -05:00 by seb · 0 comments
seb commented 2026-03-03 15:41:54 -05:00
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Goal

Allow deaf/hard-of-hearing people to communicate with SaltyLab using the touchscreen.

Features

  1. Speech-to-text display: Mic picks up spoken words, real-time transcription on screen (large readable font)
  2. Touch keyboard: On-screen keyboard for typing messages to Salty
  3. Text-to-speech response: Salty replies spoken through display speakers
  4. Conversation mode: Split screen — incoming speech top, typed response bottom
  5. Quick phrases: Common phrases as touch buttons (Hello, Thank you, Excuse me, Help)

Requirements

  • Speech-to-text: faster-whisper on Orin (already working)
  • Large text: minimum 24pt, high contrast
  • Touch keyboard: simple QWERTY, large keys for outdoor use
  • Tap Salty Face (#370) to switch to communication mode
  • Multi-language: English + French + Polish

Hardware

  • MageDok 7in touchscreen (1024x600), built-in speakers, USB mic on bot

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## Goal Allow deaf/hard-of-hearing people to communicate with SaltyLab using the touchscreen. ## Features 1. **Speech-to-text display:** Mic picks up spoken words, real-time transcription on screen (large readable font) 2. **Touch keyboard:** On-screen keyboard for typing messages to Salty 3. **Text-to-speech response:** Salty replies spoken through display speakers 4. **Conversation mode:** Split screen — incoming speech top, typed response bottom 5. **Quick phrases:** Common phrases as touch buttons (Hello, Thank you, Excuse me, Help) ## Requirements - Speech-to-text: faster-whisper on Orin (already working) - Large text: minimum 24pt, high contrast - Touch keyboard: simple QWERTY, large keys for outdoor use - Tap Salty Face (#370) to switch to communication mode - Multi-language: English + French + Polish ## Hardware - MageDok 7in touchscreen (1024x600), built-in speakers, USB mic on bot ## Depends on - #369 Display setup - #370 Salty Face UI
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