AI software translates babies' cries

Swiss and Barcelona start-ups Zoundream has developed a proprietary device based on artificial intelligence (AI) that specializes in translating babies' languages.

Babies can express their needs through crying.

According to Zoundream CEO Roberto Iannone, every time children cry, children are asking for something. The company's idea originates from the perception that babies cry to express their needs. Iannone emphasized that the new tool plays a supporting role, helping parents understand their children better. As a result, they can make decisions with confidence, while being more attentive to how babies cry and their needs.

Zoundream uses machine learning software to analyze the cries of babies around the world for thousands of hours. They then classified the cries into four groups: hungry, painful, farting, and wanting a hug. Data scientist Ana Laguna, co-founder of the company, is in charge of collecting data on babies' cries and modeling.

First, the researchers asked the parents to keep the tapes near their children. This is a time consuming process. Then they developed a machine that filters out all sounds that aren't a baby's cry. Once they built the database, they started creating the software. The company's next step is to work with organizations and brands in Europe and Asia to bring the software to market.

"For the past three years, we've given away a free device called BabyT that detects and translates cries to anyone in need. They can keep it for as long as they like, and we keep the data for research purposes only. help," Iannone said.