University of Sheffield researchers have created CognoSpeak, an AI tool that utilizes speech and language analysis to detect signs of dementia and Alzheimer's.
By employing a virtual agent on a web browser, CognoSpeak engages patients through memory-related queries and cognitive assessments.The AI-driven system analyzes language and speech patterns to help diagnose memory disorders, acting as an intermediary between doctors and dementia specialists. - Initial trials have shown promising outcomes, with CognoSpeak achieving a 90% accuracy rate in distinguishing individuals with Alzheimer's from those with normal cognitive function, comparable to traditional "pen-and-paper tests."
- Currently in the research phase, the system is undergoing trials supported by a £1.4M ($1.78M) grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
- The trials involve the enrollment of 700 participants from memory clinics throughout the U.K.
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