A video on Japanese company Donut Robotics' "C-Face" maskThe boom in mask-wearing around the world has effected a large range of high-tech face coverings. In Japan, Donut Robotics has created a mask that acts as a translator. The "C-Face" mask transmits the wearer's speech to a smartphone via an app. The "C-Face" mask helps users adhere to social distancing. The "C-Face" mask will go on sale in February 2021, for about 4,000 yen.

Source: The Hindu November 15, 2020 09:00 UTC