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U.S. Army Tests Translation System in Africa
By Amanda Scott
U.S soldiers are testing out a new two-way language translation system. The SQ.410 Translation System is being utilized by the U.S. Army to improve communication with African soldiers. Currently the U.S. Army conducts training exercises in about twenty African countries, most of which are French-speaking countries.
The device repeats recognized dialect from English-speaking soldiers and displays it on a screen. It can then provide both written and spoken translations in the other language. The device is also capable of recording conversations.
Commercial speech translation for French already exists, however it is geared towards general purpose use. The SQ.410 System will not require a cell network or Internet service to work, which is essential for military use. While French takes precedence right now, the system is pre-programmed with nine languages.
Testing in the field will allow the U.S. Army to better see what improvements are needed. One of the main priorities is making sure the device will be effective with a diverse array of accents.
More work is needed on the translation system, however it has already begun to help American soldiers bridge the language barrier with their African counterparts. Africa is just the starting point, as this type of communication tool is much-needed by all branches of the U.S. Military. It will be crucial when human translators are not available.
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