VoiceTra(Voice Translator)

VoiceTra is an innovative speech translation application designed to facilitate travel-related communication across 31 different languages. Available for free download, this user-friendly app leverages advanced technologies in speech recognition, translation, and synthesis, developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). Whether you're a traveler looking to enhance your experience or someone welcoming visitors to Japan, VoiceTra serves as an invaluable personal speech translator.

Key Features:

VoiceTra's core functionality includes high-precision speech recognition and translation, converting your spoken words into the target language and delivering the results via synthesized voice. The app's ability to instantly switch translation directions makes it perfect for facilitating conversations between two people who speak different languages using just one device. For languages without speech input support, text input is also available.

VoiceTra is particularly useful for travel-related scenarios, including:

• Transportation: Navigating buses, trains, rental cars, taxis, airports, and transit systems.
• Shopping: Dining at restaurants, shopping, and handling payments.
• Hotel: Managing check-ins, check-outs, and cancellations.
• Sightseeing: Assisting with overseas travel and supporting foreign customers.

Additionally, VoiceTra has been recognized for its utility in disaster prevention and response.

While the app can function as a dictionary for word lookups, it is most effective when used to translate sentences, as it interprets the context to provide more accurate translations.

Supported Languages:

VoiceTra supports a wide range of languages, including but not limited to: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean, Thai, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Myanmar, Arabic, Italian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Dutch, Khmer, Sinhala, Danish, German, Turkish, Nepali, Hungarian, Hindi, Filipino, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Malay, Mongolian, Lao, and Russian.

Restrictions and Considerations:

• An internet connection is necessary for the app to function.
• Translation results may be delayed based on network conditions.
• Text input is limited to languages supported by the device's OS keyboard.
• Proper font installation is required for correct character display.
• The app may be unavailable if the server is down.
• Users are responsible for any communication fees, including potentially high international data roaming charges.
• Developed for research purposes, the app uses servers set up for research, and data collected is used to enhance speech translation technologies.
• While businesses can test the app, for continuous use, consider private services licensed with our technology.

For more detailed information, please review our "Terms of Use" at https://voicetra.nict.go.jp/en/attention.html.

What's New in Version 9.0.4:

• Last updated on Aug 20, 2024
• Now supports Android 14