2026 • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Colloquium for theImprovementof NonspeakingPatient Care Technologies
A Conference by Project Voice
Join us for the first ever CINPCT! Engage with researchers, clinicians, and students to develop and advance technologies for nonspeaking patients. Registration opens Spring 2026.
What is CINPCT?
The Colloquium for the Improvement of Nonspeaking Patient Care Technologies (CINPCT) is a groundbreaking scientific meeting that brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to develop and advance technologies for nonspeaking patients.
"Our mission is to engage academics in improving nonspeaking patient technologies by identifying applicable research and encouraging new collaborations."
Our Core Objectives
Establish Connections
Connect researchers and practitioners to apply their expertise to nonspeaking patient care technologies.
Foster Dialogue
Enable cross-disciplinary discussions to address research gaps in nonspeaking patient care.
Engage Students
Connect graduate and undergraduate students with leading researchers and faculty in the field.
Hosted By
Project Voice
Project Voice is a dedicated research group at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute focused on pioneering assistive technologies for those without a voice. Our work bridges the gap between biological signals, emotional expression, and communication.
We created CINPCT to foster a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community committed to solving these critical challenges and improving the quality of life for nonspeaking individuals.
Addressing Critical Communication Barriers
People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) face significant challenges in expressing emotions and communicating ideas. Current assistive technologies often rely on symbolic communication or require fine-tuned motor skills that are inaccessible to this population.
Our research focuses on home-use devices that utilize unaided communication—body language, vocalizations, and biological signals—to infer intent and emotion.
By providing meaningful methods of non-verbal communication, we aim to reduce social isolation, improve well-being, and provide greater autonomy to individuals with PIMD.
Our Research Focus
Addressing the communication challenges faced by people with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) through innovative assistive technologies.
Biological Signals
Harnessing EEG signals and heart rate variability to interpret cognitive intent and estimate the emotional states of individuals with PIMD.
Vocalization Analysis
Applying machine learning to recognize and interpret non-speech vocalizations, providing a voice to those who cannot speak.
Emotional & Contextual Recognition
Analyzing body language, gestural data, and environmental context to build a holistic understanding of a person's emotional state.
Registration Opening Soon
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