News - Research in Germany

For many people, speaking off the cuff to a large audience does not come easily. But without professional feedback, rehearsing speeches and presentations can be a tough process. A psychologist, a management scientist and an IT specialist have developed an online training tool that uses artificial intelligence to evaluate users' speaking skills and personal characteristics. The team has now established the start-up Retorio at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to launch the software on the market. It's a scenario many people can relate to – standing all alone in front of an audience, clutching a microphone with clammy hands and finding one's mouth has gone dry. Whether it's a job interview or a wedding speech: for many people, the idea of speaking in public is associated with anxiety and uncertainty.