Arrf, wow, wow, wow! Ever wonder what these dog sounds mean? Do you think your dog could be trying to tell you something really important? Well, you may be able to find out now. Japanese toy company Takara claims that its new dog translator called Bow-Lingual can translate dog sounds into human words and phrases.
The device comes in two parts: a radio microphone that attaches to the dog’s collar, and an owner-held receiver that is said to translate the dog’s barking. The translator is able to translate grunts, grunts, and groans into phrases such as “I’m hungry,” “walk with me,” and “I’m tired.” Phrases and illustrations are displayed on the receiver’s LCD screen. Although the sentences are far from being complex sentences, they do a reasonable job of describing what the dog wants or thinks.
In addition to translating what your dog is saying at any given moment, Bow-Lingual is equipped with a data analysis mode, which allows the owner to track changes in the emotions perceived by the dogs over time. The doggy translator also includes a body language translation mode, a training mode, and a medical reference mode. It uses 5 “AAA” batteries and the first set is usually included.
So how does Bow-Lingual turn bow-wow into human conversation? Well, the device uses what is known as an animal emotion analysis system. This basically means that you have a large database of dog sounds that have been translated into human language by dog experts. So when the dog makes a particular sound, the device matches the sound to the one closest to its database and spits out the human equivalent. Therefore, the accuracy of the device is highly dependent on the prior ability of experts to correctly assign words and phrases to dog barking. And this, of course, is far from perfect science.
The device originally sold for over $ 150, but can now be purchased for around $ 40- $ 50. At this price, it’s probably worth experimenting with if you’re curious about what your furry best friend is trying to do. tell him.