Towards Intelligent Aviation: The Integration of Voice Assistants in Autonomous Aircraft

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of a virtual assistant into an autonomous aircraft, focusing on the utilization of cutting-edge technologies for automatic speech recognition, speech synthesis, and natural language processing. By leveraging the power of Edge AI, particularly NVIDIA Jetson devices, we demonstrate how this amalgamation of technologies creates a lightweight, mobile, and efficient voice assistant system. We introduce a novel approach to enhance the operational capabilities of autonomous aircraft, facilitating human-machine interaction and enhancing overall user experience. This research paves the way for the application of edge-based voice assistants in autonomous vehicles, offering a glimpse into the future of intelligent and responsive in-flight systems.