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Article originally published by MOD DE&S<\/a><\/strong> on 30 September 2024<\/em><\/p>\n

Pioneering glasses that use augmented reality to project real time conversations onto the lens are being trialled by government employees with hearing difficulties.<\/p>\n

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The cutting-edge technology allows users to engage directly in dialogue rather than relying on lip reading or a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter being available.<\/p>\n

The three-month pilot is at MOD Abbey Wood, the Bristol-based headquarters of DE&S.<\/p>\n

Initial feedback is that the \u00a3900-a-pair glasses, which can also be configured to translate conversations in over 90 different languages, could transform the working lives of employees in the deaf and hearing loss community.<\/p>\n

If successful, the aim will be to roll out the availability of glasses across the MOD and potentially other government departments so staff with hearing loss have more options to meet their needs.<\/p>\n

Andy Start, DE&S CEO said:<\/p>\n

\u201cAt DE&S we are committed to an inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. This pilot will determine if this technology can help staff do their job to the best of their ability.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under the \u00a310,000 contract with US-based XRAI Glass, eight sets of glasses will be available to book as a priority by members of DE&S\u2019s deaf and hearing loss community.<\/p>\n

Members of the Deaf and Impaired Hearing Network at DE&S attended a demonstration event to hear more about the glasses and try them out prior to the pilot which starts today (Mon 30th\u00a0Sept).<\/p>\n

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Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) commercial manager James Quinton-Prior said:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been really impressed and see these glasses as a potential game-changer. Giving those in the deaf and hard of hearing community tools like this will allow us to break down barriers and more easily progress our careers.\u201d
\nCatherine Wrigley, who works in Helicopter Safety Governance, added:<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving the subtitles displayed in my line of sight will help stop the \u2018tennis match\u2019 in meetings as I try and find the next speaker. Other available software for subtitles can be very inaccurate and state things like \u2018having a pasty\u2019 when in fact it\u2019s \u2018having capacity\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

The pilot will look to gather feedback around how the glasses perform in different scenarios including one-on-one, groups and settings where there is significant background noise.<\/p>\n

The pilot\u2019s lead is\u00a0Chris Chennell, a senior architect in the DE&S Digital delivery team.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs someone who does not struggle with hearing, this project has been an incredible learning experience for me and one that has become very important to me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe initial feedback has been really encouraging, and I\u2019m very hopeful this will prove to be a really positive addition for our staff. The next three months will gather more feedback to help us determine the best way to assist our colleagues with hearing loss, whether it\u2019s through this technology or something else.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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