To “explore the possibilities of smart devices and platforms in terms of content, interaction design, and software development patterns” and develop and nurture expertise around spoken interface technology within the BBC itself.
BBC initiative called Talking with Machines, aims to “explore the possibilities of these devices and platforms in terms of content, interaction design, and software development patterns”, finally developing a BBC engine for natural language processing focused on spoken interfaces. One outcome of the Talking with Machines work is an original, interactive audio drama, created especially for smart speakers Amazon Echo and Google Home. Working with audio production specialists Rosina Sound, the BBC released the first programme, a comedy/science fiction story called The Inspection Chamber, in November 2017."
An original, interactive audio drama, a comedy/science fiction story called The Inspection Chamber, in November 2017. The BBC team expects to expand to other voice-activated devices going forward.