Can a computer make you a better public speaker?
Researchers from the Rochester Human Computer Interaction group created a project that aims to do just that.
is a platform with the goal of helping people become better speakers by analyzing the words they use, the loudness and pitch of their voice, their body language, and when and how often they smile. Users record their speech using their computer’s microphone and camera and then RocSpeak provides automated feedback intended to improve communication skills.
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