Braina

Short description: Intelligent personal assistant & dictation software

Braina

Developer(s)| Brainasoft
Operating system| Windows
Available in| English
Type|

* Virtual assistant
* Intelligent agent
* Artificial intelligence
* Chatbot
* Large language model
* Generative pre-trained transformer
* Natural language interface
* Transcription software
* Speech synthesis
* Speech recognition

License| Proprietary
Website| www.brainasoft.com/braina/

Braina is an AI 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 in most languages of the world. 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 large language models, including GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Gemini Pro, Anthropic's Claude 2.1, and Midtral Small/Medium, while attempting to improve data privacy.[7] Braina also allows responses from its in-house large language models like Braina, Braina Swift, and Braina Pinnacle.[10] It has an "Artificial Brain"[7] feature that provides persistent memory support for LLM. [11]

## Contents

* 1 Voice Dictation
* 2 Other Features
* 3 Platforms
* 4 Distributions
* 5 Reception
* 6 References

## Voice Dictation

Braina can do voice typing in any software or website.[12][13][14] Braina supports more than 100 languages for speech to text dictation.[2][7][15][13] Braina is able to isolate the recognition of a user's voice from any disturbing environmental factors, such as background noise,[16] other human voices, or external devices. Braina can also be used to dictate legal, medical and scientific jargons.[13][17] Users can also teach Braina uncommon names and vocabulary.[14] Users can edit or correct dictated text without using a keyboard or mouse by giving built-in voice commands.[13]

## Other Features

Braina provides a single window environment to control computer and carry out various tasks.[13] Braina can take commands inputted through typing or speech recognition.[3] Some of the prominent features of Braina include:

* Text to speech : It can read selected text or e-books.[4][13]

* Automation : It can automate various computer tasks.[18]

* Custom commands : It lets users create custom voice commands to perform tasks like opening files, programs or websites, check email, perform a keyboard or mouse macro etc.[4][19][20]

* Notes : It can store and recall notes. Notes may include to-do items, chat conversations, memos, website snippets, website bookmarks, contacts, ideas etc.[13][21]

* Alarms, reminders & scheduled tasks[4][13]

* Generate images from text

* Find information[4][13]

* Search and open files & programs[4][13]

* Search and play media [22][13]

* Mathematics[13][19]

* Transcribe audio/video files [23]

* Controls open windows or programs.[4][24]

Braina adapts to user behavior over time and better anticipate needs.[4][13]

## Platforms

In addition to the desktop version for Windows operating systems,[25] Braina is also available for the iOS and Android operating systems.[26][3][27]

The mobile version of Braina has a feature allowing remote management of a Windows PC connected via Wi-Fi.[28]

## 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.[29]

Some additional features in the Pro version include dictation, custom vocabulary,[16] video transcription, automation[3], custom voice commands, and persistent LLM memory.

## Reception

TechRadar has consistently listed Braina as one of the best speech to text and virtual assistant apps between 2015 and 2024.[4][30][31][32]

## 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 4.6 4.7 4.8 Mark Pickavance. "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. ↑ "ChatGPT for PC". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/llm-ai-chat-for-pc.html. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
11. ↑ "Persistent Memory for LLM – Personal AI". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/artificial-brain.html. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
12. ↑ "Dictation software for PC". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/dictation-software.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 13.11 13.12 13.13 "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 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.
15. ↑ "Best Free Artificial Intelligence software for Windows 11/10". https://www.thewindowsclub.com/artificial-intelligence-software-for-windows-10. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 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.
17. ↑ 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). doi:10.1097/01.HJ.0000734212.09840.d7.
18. ↑ 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.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Neeraj Paruthi. "Why Braina Is My Preferred Virtual Assistant on Windows". https://www.makeuseof.com/braina-windows-virtual-assistant/. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
20. ↑ Daniel Martin. "Best dictation software". Digital Trends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-dictation-software/#no3. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
21. ↑ "Note taking with voice commands". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/notes.html. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
22. ↑ "Braina Music – Search and Listen to Song". Braina. https://braina.me/music/.
23. ↑ "Automatic Video & Audio Transcription". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/transcribe-audio-video-files-to-text.html.
24. ↑ 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.
25. ↑ "Braina – Artificial Intelligence Software for Windows". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/.
26. ↑ "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.
27. ↑ "Braina – Voice Control PC". 15 February 2018. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/braina-voice-control-pc/id1340996795.
28. ↑ 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.
29. ↑ "Download Braina Virtual Assistant". https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/download.html. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
30. ↑ "Best speech-to-text app of 2024". https://www.techradar.com/news/best-speech-to-text-app. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
31. ↑ Turner, Brian. "Best speech-to-text apps of 2022". https://www.techradar.com/news/best-speech-to-text-app.
32. ↑ Turner, Brian. "Best speech-to-text apps of 2021". https://www.techradar.com/news/best-speech-to-text-app.

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