Post-laryngectomy Interaction Restoration System

Laryngectomy is a surgical treatment that leads to voice loss. Novel approach to regaining communicative function after the operation is presented. In contrast to most technologies using artificial intelligence to restore the voice, it focuses on balancing the use of technology with human compensatory capabilities. A design process that consists of first person participatory design and user interviews is presented. In the current phase proposed device integrates wearable vibrating effector with voice pitch controller and voice amplifying set and dynamical voice conversion system, adding personal traits to the speech signal.