Technological advancements rapidly transform our daily lives, and Latvian scientists actively contribute to these processes. Researchers at EDI, in collaboration with the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Latvia (LU MII), have developed a technology that enables robots to perceive and interpret human-spoken commands.
This innovation was featured on Latvijas Radio 1 on January 15. During the broadcast, EDI representatives – Director Modris Greitāns and researcher Pēteris Račinskis – shared insights into the technology’s principles, capabilities, and potential applications. The technology aims to improve human-robot collaboration, enabling more efficient use of robots across various sectors – from industrial settings to domestic environments.
The interview emphasized the primary challenge of making robots understand precise, predefined commands and the context and intonation, thereby making interactions more intuitive and adaptable to different situations.
If you missed the live broadcast, we invite you to visit the LSM portal to find an article about this achievement and the show’s recording. Learn more and listen here: LSM article (in Latvian).
EDI researchers thank everyone involved in developing this project and remain committed to creating solutions that make technology more accessible and beneficial to society at large.