The Review Panel’s Special Award will be presented upon the recommendations of the Panel.
DISCO Corporation
KABRA (High-Speed SiC Wafer Production with Greatly Reduced Material Loss: KABRA Laser Slicing Technology Developed through New Processing Method)
This product is a world leading handheld speech translation device that can be worn. The device enables hands-free voice translation, and is the size of a credit card.
A high-sensitivity microphone and advanced noise suppression enables voice recognition at a distance in a compact, wearable speech translation unit. Enabled by a hands-free technology that identifies speakers based on sound direction/audio compression synchronization technology, the device can be used in medical workplaces and jobs where the hands are easily tied up. Enabling up to 95% detection of conversation up to 80 cm away, with noise up to 60 dBA (equivalent to the outpatient reception in a major hospital), this technology was appraised for its practicality in such tough environments and it’s compactness.
