Now we’re able to ask Alexa or Siri to do it for us.įrom the same Adobe survey, respondents offered ideas on what we may expect to see in the near future: opening car doors and selecting elevator floors are most popular. Remember The Clapper, the novel device that would turn on/off a TV or lamp with two claps of your hands? We’re well past that. It’s like watching an episode of The Jetsons with all the hi-tech gadgets we used to look forward to. Technology that connects us - whether to things or other people - is advancing quickly and it’s hard to imagine what the limits are. ![]() Our hands and eyes are often busy doing other tasks that can continue while we interact with voice recognition technology. Leveraging speech and group cooperation gets things done. We’re used to verbal interactions with others since the caveman days. Nearly half are used to speaking instead of scrolling when making a music selection. When asked about comfort level with using speech to interface with electronics, more than half of respondents in a recent Adobe survey say they regularly use voice commands when interacting with maps and directions to get where they’re going. Using our voices in place of having to free up a hand to swipe a screen or click a button is a win. When we minimize touching public surfaces at the store and at work, we’re reducing our germ exposure. ![]() With improving voice recognition technology and a broader range of compatible devices available, our population is adopting smarter ways of engaging with our world through speech to get things done.Īnd during a global pandemic, that’s a great option. Get Safety articles, news and videos right in your inbox! Sign up now.
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