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Translation Device

Vasco Translator E1

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A Smart Earbud Translator

Not being able to find the right words when we cannot use our native language is always frustrating. An inability to express ourselves properly is particularly critical in a professional environment, where success or failure can depend on the different linguistic nuances. The Vasco Translator E1 represents a technically sophisticated solution to overcoming language barriers. Powered by AI-driven translation engines, the device can translate up to 64 languages simultaneously in near real time. Vasco Translator E1 offers hands-free support in critical scenarios such as medical emergencies where communication clarity is essential, and in spontaneous situations such as holiday conversations. The two earbuds are housed in a compact charging case. They are simply activated and set to the user’s language before the conversation begins. The system also supports conversations with up to ten users by automatically recognising who is speaking and then providing an accurate translation. A complex challenge for the product designers was to develop earbuds that offer a comfortable and secure fit to a diverse target group of wearers. They met these two objectives and additionally ensured hygienic use with an over-the-ear hook and body curvature based on extensive ergonomic testing and anthropometric analysis. Weight optimisation is another important factor in wearing comfort, as is the precise balancing of all functional components, from the microphones and speakers to the sensors and batteries. This clever design has an astonishingly low weight of just 12.5 grams per earbud. “The Vasco Translator E1 has a remarkably innovative and intuitive design for simple and natural communication across language barriers. It enables smooth conversations, and the hands-free operation feature is very convenient. More of a communication than translation device, the Vasco Translator E1 is lightweight, pleasant to the touch, excellently engineered and suitable for international use,” was the enthusiastic verdict of the jury members. It is a practical pocket interpreter for seamless communication in any situation.

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