Session 11: Some Research Projects: Application of Automatic Speech Recognition to Parcel Sorting

Abstract

The ‘state of the art’ in speech recognition is reviewed with particular reference to the kind of problems that are likely to arise in a parcel sorting environment. Speech recognition equipment developed by the authors is described. To justify a speech recognition equipment for parcel sorting it must be shown to increase productivity. Simulations relevant to voice control of parcel sorting have been carried out to try to assess what this improvement might be, and the results are discussed.