Dense smoke, chemical aerosols in the air, contaminated surroundings: in a real CBRN scenario, every second counts. The special forces deployed work in gas-tight full-body protective suits, their freedom of movement is restricted and every hand is needed for sampling, measurements or operating equipment. However, communication is essential in such situations – for example to report hazards, coordinate measurement data or pass on deployment orders. But operating radio or communication systems by hand is practically impossible in full protection.
It is precisely for such application realities that Ceotronics has now developed a completely new solution: The CT-VoiceControl voice control system, a functional extension for products from the CT-ComLink portfolio. It enables completely hands-free operation of central functions – even if the user can no longer reach a single button inside their protective suit.
At the heart of the system are robust, AI-trained speech models that reliably recognize predefined commands. According to Ceotronics, dialects, individual speaking habits, loud ambient noise or high stress levels do not affect the recognition performance. This ensures that commands are transmitted reliably even in highly dynamic situations.
A decisive advantage: CT-VoiceControl runs completely offline on the end device. All data remains with the user, every voice function is executed locally – without a cloud or internet connection. Updates also enable the integration of customer-specific, application-related voice commands. This is intended to guarantee maximum data sovereignty and maximum reliability in critical operating environments.
The product launch is based on the latest generation of the CT-DECT Multi, Ceotronics’ digital full-duplex solution for wireless team communication in demanding environments. The initial customer-specific use case focus is clearly on CBRN operations and BSL4 high-security laboratories, where the operation of classic systems in full protection is virtually impossible. The preconfigured CT-VoiceControl commands enable the microphone to be switched on and off and to switch between communication circuits of different emergency teams via CT-BaseSelect – without any manual interaction.
However, CT-VoiceControl is widely adaptable beyond the CBRN and laboratory sector. Depending on customer requirements, additional voice commands can be defined and transferred to CT-DECT systems and other Ceotronics products. The technology thus opens up a wide range of possible applications – from medical teams, the interaction of helicopter crews with air rescuers, military and police special forces and boarding teams to industrial hazardous areas, fire departments and rescue services.
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