On September 17th and 18thSharp (name)At the Technology Day event, Sharp announced that it has partnered with Kyoto University of Arts in Japan to develop a natural communication with generative AI that enablesWearable devices —— AI Smart Link.
As the development and popularization of AI such as generative AI has continued in recent years, there are still some usage issues, such as the need to look at the screen of a computer or smartphone to operate it or the long time required for an AI response, that hinder the easy use of AI.
To solve these problems, Sharp has developed a product that can naturally communicate with AI through voice by simply hanging the device around the neck. In response to user inquiries, theThe device will learn about its surroundings through the built-in microphone and camera and then respond with a voice.
For example, when a user is riding a bike, AI can help them navigate to their destination with their voice; the device can also be used for cooking instructions or operating smart home appliances by voice.
AI Smart Link comes with edge AI technology being developed by Sharp"CE- LLM (Communication Edge- LLM)". The technology is capable of instantly determining and processing user queries, supporting both end-side AI for quick responses and cloud-side AI (e.g. ChatGPT) for rich information. In addition, the device's lightweight neck-hanging design of approximately 100 grams allows users to wear it for extended periods of time.
Sharp officials have learned that Sharp will begin empirical experiments with Kyoto University of Arts this month, and has also begun negotiations with Fairy Devices and NEC to co-develop next-generation hands-free AI devices, including AI Smart Link.The goal is to commercialize the product in fiscal year 2025..