Companies roll out wacky, high-tech masks

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From monitoring vital signs to filtering filthy air and even translating speech into other languages!

As masks become the norm globally, tech companies and researchers are rolling out weird and wonderful models to guard against infection and cash in on a growing trend.One of the wackiest comes from Japan, where start-up Donut Robotics has created a face covering that helps users adhere to social distancing and also acts as a translator.

The lightweight silicone device could have immediate benefits for people such as doctors who want to communicate with patients from a distance, Donut Robotics chief executive Taisuke Ono said. It is designed to be worn over a regular face covering when it goes on sale in February for 4,000 yen .

 

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