Dog Language Translator

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking?  What would it be like if your dog could simply talk to you?  There is a device that is claiming to do this and it sounds very interesting to me.  Not everybody is adept at reading their dog’s body language.  This gadget has graced the pages of several websites including gizmodo.com, The Daily Mail, Time, and Modern Dog.  I think that this gadget might offer some promise.    

No More Woof is a Swedish device in the process of development by the Nordic Society for Improvement and Discovery.  The prototype currently in version 3.2.  It is a work in progress so it is unsure when it will reach the final stage of development.

The manufacturer has designed the unit to translate a dog’s basic thoughts.  They provided the following examples of thoughts that the device can pick up:  “I’m tired,” “I’m hungry,” “I’m curious who that is,” and “I want to pee.”  These basic thoughts create predictable brain patterns which are read and translated using advanced technology.  The unit is able to translate to English, Mandarin, French, and Spanish.  The manufacturer is in the process of adding additional languages.  The device uses EEG, BCI, and a transmitter to convert a dog’s thoughts into spoken language.


EEG (electroencephalogram) technology detects the brain’s electrical impulses which are read as brainwaves.  The brainwaves indicate the brain’s basic activity.  EEGs are used to study human brain activity to detect dementia, strokes, attention deficit disorder, and amnesia.

BCI is taking technology to a different level.  This technology has been studied since the 70’s.  It enables the brain to communicate with a device which assists in converting thoughts.  The device is fastened to the dog’s head Such technology is used to convert brain activity that’s in the form of thoughts and transfer that information to a transmitter which processes, translates, and expresses those thoughts and emotions in the form of language that we can interpret.   

Let’s see if this one becomes a winner.  I have high hopes, but  I wonder if Rover will keep this gadget on his head long enough to determine what’s on his mind?  I was a bit disappointed that the video didn’t present a demonstration to see the device in action.  Do you think that this technology will enable a dog to communicate his thoughts in plain English?  Remember that it is not in the finishing stages so the device is being refined.  It is not meant to pick up on any complex thoughts.  Rover won’t be telling you elaborate stories, but I think it is reasonable that this technology can be developed to help dogs to communicate very basic thoughts and emotions.  

15 thoughts on “Dog Language Translator”

  1. im a sourcer and buyer of our company we’r supplier of OLE,Sam’s Club, just wanna to know where to buy this… would like to be the reseller,.

    1. Hi Eva-

      Thanks for visiting my website. I don’t know if this is available to be purchased. There was an Indigogo campaign, but that has been closed. I am not sure that it is a available to be purchased.

      I wish I could be more helpful.
      All the best
      Janie

    1. Hi Donna-

      Thanks for visiting my website.

      It’s funny that you mentioned how your dog offers her paw. My dog Harriet used to sit next to a person, stare at that person with such intensity, and then offer her paw if she were being ignored. It was purely attention-seeking behavior for Harriet. I’m not sure why your dog does it. It’s funny though.

      Thanks for your comment.

      All the best
      Janie

  2. My dog is not sitting when I tell Him to and he’s not stopping when I tell him to what’s am I doing wrong?????

    1. Hi Suhail-

      Thanks for visiting my blog. Your dog sounds many dogs I know lol. It sounds like a little bit of basic training might be in order.

      Best of luck!
      Janie

    2. Hello I might know how to fix your problem. First when you tell him to sit lightly tap his butt to sit down if he/her sits down reward with a treat then try doing it without the treats. Now for your other problem. Make him/her sit and put a treat on the ground then tell him to stay if he goes for it quickly pick up the treat and repeat this until he listens. Don’t get flustered if he doesn’t listen, the. Just relax and try the next day

      1. Hi Loly-

        Thank you for visiting my website and for the suggestions. That is a great training method. Thanks for helping out fellow blog visitors!

        Warmly,
        Janie

      1. Thanks Abigail!

        Thank you for visiting my website and for your comment.

        Many of those are games, but a couple allow you to interpret approximations and to match similar barks. Very interesting.

        Warmly,
        Janie

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