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Braina

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Braina
Developer(s)Brainasoft
Operating systemWindows
Available inEnglish
Type
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.brainasoft.com/braina/

Braina is a virtual assistant[1][2] and speech-to-text dictation[3] application for Microsoft Windows developed by Brainasoft.[4] Braina uses natural language interface,[5] speech synthesis, and speech recognition technology[6] to interact with its users and allows them to use natural language sentences to perform various tasks on a computer. The name Braina is a short form of "Brain Artificial".[7][8]

Braina is marketed as a Microsoft Copilot alternative.[9] It provides a voice interface for several locally run[10] and cloud large language models, including the latest LLMs from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Meta, Mistral, etc; while improving data privacy.[7] Braina also allows responses from its in-house large language models like Braina Swift and Braina Pinnacle.[11] It has an "Artificial Brain"[7] feature that provides persistent memory support for supported LLMs.[12]

Features

Braina provides is able to carry out various tasks on a computer, including automation.[13][14] Braina can take commands inputted through typing or through dictation[3][15][13][16] to store reminders, find information online, perform mathematical operations, open files, generate images from text, transcribe speech, and control open windows or programs.[17][18][4][19] Braina adapts to user behavior over time with a goal of better anticipating needs.[13]

Speech-to-text dictation

Braina Pro can type spoken words into an active window at the location of a user's cursor.[15][13][16] Its speech recognition technology supports more than 100 languages and dialects[2][7][20][13] and is able to isolate the recognition of a user's voice from disturbing environmental factors such as background noise,[21] other human voices, or external devices. Braina can also be taught to dictate uncommon legal, medical, and scientific terms.[13][22] Users can also teach Braina uncommon names and vocabulary.[16] Users can edit or correct dictated text without using a keyboard or mouse by giving built-in voice commands.[13]

Text-to-speech

Braina can read aloud selected texts, such as e-books.[4][13]

Custom commands and automation

Braina can automate computer tasks.[14] It lets users create custom voice commands to perform tasks such as opening files, programs, websites, or emails, as well as executing keyboard or mouse macros.[4][23][24][13][25]

Transcription

Braina can transcribe media file formats such as WAV, MP3, and MP4 into text.[26]

Notes and reminders

Braina can store and recall notes and reminders. These can include scheduled or unscheduled commands, checklist items, alarms, chat conversations, memos, website snippets, bookmarks, contacts.[13][4][27]

Image generation

Brainasoft states that Braina can generate images from text using text-to-image models including Stable Diffusion and DALL-E.[28]

Platforms

In addition to the desktop version for Windows operating systems,[28] Braina is also available for the iOS and Android operating systems.[29][3][30]

The mobile version of Braina has a feature allowing remote management of a Windows PC connected via Wi-Fi.[31]

Distributions

Braina is distributed in multiple modes. These include Braina Lite, a freeware version with limitations,[3] and premium versions Braina Pro,[13] Pro Plus, and Pro Ultra.[32]

Some additional features in the Pro version include dictation, custom vocabulary,[21] video transcription, automation,[3] custom voice commands, and persistent LLM memory.

Reception

TechRadar has consistently listed Braina as one of the best dictation and virtual assistant apps between 2015 and 2024.[4][33][34][35]

References

  1. ↑ King, Leo (15 December 2015). "Top 8 virtual personal assistants". https://www.raconteur.net/report/artificial-intelligence-for-business/top-8-virtual-personal-assistants/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Igor Bošnjak; Luka Šaravanja; Eva Čuljak; Željko Stojkić (2021). "Planning and implementation of Digital Assistance System at University of Mostar Learning Factory". 11th Conference on Learning Factories, CLF2021 (SSRN) (2021): 3–4. doi:10.2139/ssrn.3858378. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Free Artificial Intelligence (AI) software for your PC". https://www.zdnet.com/article/free-artificial-intelligence-ai-software-for-your-pc/. Retrieved 2024-01-29. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Mark Pickavance (21 April 2022). "Braina Pro review". Future plc. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/braina-pro. Retrieved 2023-08-09. 
  5. ↑ Vladimir A. Fomichov; Alexander A. Razorenov (2014). "The Design of A Natural Language Interface for File System Operations on the basis of a Structured Meanings Model". Procedia Computer Science (Elsevier) 31 (2014): 1005–1011. doi:10.1016/j.procs.2014.05.353. 
  6. ↑ "Braina Speech Recognition Software". Braina. https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/speech-to-text.html. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Robert Ciesla (14 January 2024). The Current Era of Chatbots, From ELIZA to ChatGPT. Springer Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-51004-5_4. 
  8. ↑ "Braina Homepage". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/. Retrieved 2015-01-10. 
  9. ↑ "Microsoft Copilot Alternative for PC". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/copilot-vs-braina.html. Retrieved 2024-01-28. 
  10. ↑ "Run LLM locally on PC". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/run-ai-language-models-locally-on-cpu-or-gpu.html. Retrieved 2024-07-31. 
  11. ↑ "ChatGPT for PC". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/llm-ai-chat-for-pc.html. Retrieved 2023-08-09. 
  12. ↑ "Persistent Memory for LLM – Personal AI". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/artificial-brain.html. Retrieved 2024-01-28. 
  13. ↑ 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 "Analysing Braina - An intelligent personal assistant". https://indiaai.gov.in/article/analysing-braina-an-intelligent-personal-assistant. Retrieved 2024-01-29. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Clifford Chi. "8 Voice-to-Text Software That'll Help You Work Faster". https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/voice-to-text. Retrieved 2024-02-01. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Dictation software for PC". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/dictation-software.html. Retrieved 2024-01-28. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Stacey Nguyen. "8 Voice-to-Text Software That'll Help You Work Faster". Lifewire. https://www.lifewire.com/best-voice-to-text-apps-4583053. Retrieved 2024-02-01. 
  17. ↑ Joel Lee (25 June 2015). "Windows 10 Transformation Pack Gives a Facelift to Windows 7 & 8". MakeUseOf. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-transformation-pack-gives-facelift-windows-7-8/. Retrieved 2015-06-28. 
  18. ↑ "Braina Music – Search and Listen to Song". Braina. https://braina.me/music/. 
  19. ↑ Joel Lee (25 June 2015). "Windows 10 Transformation Pack Gives a Facelift to Windows 7 & 8". MakeUseOf. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-transformation-pack-gives-facelift-windows-7-8/. Retrieved 2015-06-28. 
  20. ↑ "Best Free Artificial Intelligence software for Windows 11/10". 18 April 2022. https://www.thewindowsclub.com/artificial-intelligence-software-for-windows-10. Retrieved 2024-01-29. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Gaojian Huang; Brandon J. Pitts, Ph.D. (2019). "Automated Speech Recognition Technology to Support in Flight Weather Related Communication for GA Pilots.". 20th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, 468–473 (Wright State University) (2019): 469. https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1078&context=isap_2019. 
  22. ↑ Dr. Kader Sara Esther; Eckert, Anne M.; Dr. Gural-Toth (2021). "Voice-to-Text Technology for Patients with Hearing Loss". The Hearing Journal (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins) 74 (2): 11, 14, 15. doi:10.1097/01.HJ.0000734212.09840.d7. 
  23. ↑ Neeraj Paruthi (15 September 2021). "Why Braina Is My Preferred Virtual Assistant on Windows". https://www.makeuseof.com/braina-windows-virtual-assistant/. Retrieved 2024-02-01. 
  24. ↑ Daniel Martin (24 March 2021). "Best dictation software". Digital Trends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-dictation-software/#no3. Retrieved 2024-02-01. 
  25. ↑ "Self operating computer with advanced AI automation". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/advanced-ai-automation.html. Retrieved 2024-06-12. 
  26. ↑ "Automatic Video & Audio Transcription". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/transcribe-audio-video-files-to-text.html. 
  27. ↑ "Note taking with voice commands". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/notes.html. Retrieved 2024-02-01. 
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 "Braina – Artificial Intelligence Software for Windows". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/. 
  29. ↑ "Braina PC Remote Voice Control – Apps on Google Play" (in en). https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainasoft.braina&hl=en&gl=US. 
  30. ↑ "Braina – Voice Control PC". 15 February 2018. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/braina-voice-control-pc/id1340996795. 
  31. ↑ Darren Allan (16 August 2017). "I dieci migliori software di riconoscimento vocale del 2017" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-voice-recognition-software-of-2017. 
  32. ↑ "Download Braina Virtual Assistant". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/download.html. Retrieved 2024-01-31. 
  33. ↑ "Best speech-to-text app of 2024". 29 September 2021. https://www.techradar.com/news/best-speech-to-text-app. Retrieved 2024-01-29. 
  34. ↑ Turner, Brian (29 September 2021). "Best speech-to-text apps of 2022". https://www.techradar.com/news/best-speech-to-text-app. 
  35. ↑ Turner, Brian (29 September 2021). "Best speech-to-text apps of 2021". https://www.techradar.com/news/best-speech-to-text-app. 



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