They live in Japan in 2035. They have created a protective mask that integrates with your smartphone during this Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
At first there was a tough controversy around them but now it seems to be a generally agreed reality: face masks are an important accessory to protect against the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
In Japan and much of Asia, unlike Latin America, have become an everyday element for the routine of all those who have to go outside.
In this context, the crazy Japanese of Donut Robotics They have created the C-Mask, an intelligent face mask that synchronizes via Bluetooth to your smartphone.
One would think that this work is completely idle, but in reality it is cunning. Since the accessory becomes a language translator. That you can receive messages in Japanese to transfer them to eight different languages.
We worked hard for years to develop a robot and have used that technology to create a product that responds to how the coronavirus has reshaped society.
These are the words of Taisuke Ono, CEO of Donut Robotics, who confesses that his creation originated first of all as an alternative to keep his company afloat. Taking advantage of what they had already developed.
The C-Mask can transcribe the user’s speech to text messages, make calls, and especially amplify the mask user’s voice using an integrated speaker.
Its price is close to USD $ 40. The first 5,000 units have already been sold. And maybe just a matter of time before seeing them around here.
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