Dialogue
We plan to support natural communication in both directions: speech ↔ symbols.
Research and development project
Communicate
freely
We are developing intelligent support for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Speech and symbols, adapted to individual needs.
About the project
A conversation in both directions.
The project aims to combine translation between speech and symbols with personalization that takes conversational context into account.
- Speech
- Individual adaptation
- Symbols
Personalization
We aim to adapt symbols to individual needs and conversational context.
Simplicity
We are designing an intuitive, friendly solution for everyday use.
Project target groups
Communication closer to people.
The project is intended for nonspeaking people or people with severe speech impairments who need support with everyday communication.
The solution is intended to benefit in particular:
- Children and adults on the autism spectrum
- People with post-stroke aphasia
- People with cerebral palsy
- People with intellectual disabilities
- People with neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS and Parkinson’s disease
- People with acquired brain injuries
- People with genetic syndromes that affect speech development
Support for families, carers and specialists too
The project’s indirect beneficiaries will include families and carers who support users’ everyday communication, speech and language therapists, AAC therapists, and educational and rehabilitation institutions.
Project goal
Project goal
To develop a modern, intelligent augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system that aims to help people with speech impairments participate more fully in social life, education and work.
AAC accessibility in Poland
Increasing access to modern augmentative and alternative communication technologies.
Automation and personalization
Developing speech-to-pictogram translation adapted to the individual user.
Everyday life and therapy
Improving communication effectiveness in everyday situations and therapy.
AI tool development
Developing innovative AI-based tools adapted to users’ needs.
Planned activities
What will be done?
The project envisages research, development and implementation work. Planned activities cover five areas:
Architecture and AI models
Developing the architecture of a communication system using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Creating models for automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-speech synthesis (TTS) and natural language processing (NLP).
Translation and AAC symbols
Developing two-way translation modules: speech → pictograms and pictograms → text/speech. Integrating the system with graphic symbol libraries used in AAC, including PCS and ARASAAC.
Prototype and testing
Building and launching a prototype of the tool in a therapeutic setting. Conducting functional and validation tests with end users and specialists: speech and language therapists, AAC therapists and teachers.
Implementation preparation
Optimizing the system for performance, data security and scalability. Preparing training materials and implementation documentation.
Pilots in institutions
Carrying out pilot implementations in educational, rehabilitation and care institutions.
Project support
Project co-funded by the European Union
Project value
5 254 406,77 PLNEuropean Funds contribution
3 918 779,25 PLNThe funding supports development of an AI-based communication tool.
#FunduszeUEUpdates
What’s new in the project?
Week 01 / 2026
Two-way dialogue assumptions
We are working on the foundations of dialogue in both directions: speech and symbols.
Week 01 / 2026
Adapting symbols to the user
We are analyzing symbol personalization with conversational context in mind.
Questions
Questions about the project.
What is two-way communication?
The project envisages translating speech into symbols and symbols into speech to support conversations between people with different communication needs.
How does symbol personalization work?
We plan to consider individual needs and conversational context. Personalization mechanisms are part of the research and development work.
Who is the solution for?
Nonspeaking people or people with significant communication difficulties, and the families, carers and specialists supporting them.
Is the solution already available?
This is a research and development project. Development, testing and pilot work are planned activities, rather than confirmed outcomes or therapeutic promises.