There is a steady rise in the number of AI-powered English translating gadgets in China. Of course, the English language is the most widely spoken language and has the largest vocabulary. In an era of global trade, there is always a need for a translator when a Chinese speaking businessman meets with an English speaker. This is just one scenario out of thousands where a translator is needed. However, apart from gadgets that translate various languages, the Chinese are churning out devices which allow Children to learn the English language in fun ways.
Xiaomi recently launched one of such gadgets under the crowdfunding platform. The device adopts a rather weird name – DuYQYQ AI English learning Machine Pro. It carries a crowdfunding pice tag of 899 yuan which is expected to get bumped up slightly after the crowdfunding exercise.
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The device uses the standard American CCSS syllabus and contains age-graded English courses suitable for Chinese children aged 0-8 years, including 24 major themes, 184 Interactive lessons and 1000+ English vocabulary. Recorded by a professional foreign teacher, the use of American English pronunciation enables the child to learn the correct diction easily. The gadget also comes with voice prompt feature.
The 4-inch 1136×640 pixels display makes the device a great interactive tool for kids. The screen has a built-in anti-Blu-ray chip to protect the child from Blu-ray from the display. When the child uses the gadget too close to less than 25cm, there will be a health eye tip to prevent the child from watching the screen for a long time.
In terms of battery life, there is a built-in 7800mAh ultra-large capacity lithium battery that offers 8 hours of continuous use without plugging in, and standby in power saving mode for more than 3 days.
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