A groundbreaking AI-powered pen developed by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), could revolutionize the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. This innovative device detects subtle changes in handwriting, a key indicator of the neurodegenerative disorder.
The pen uses magnetic ink and a specialized tip to convert hand movements into electrical signals. These signals are then analyzed by an AI system, which can distinguish Parkinson’s-related handwriting patterns from healthy ones with over 95% accuracy. This low-cost, accessible technology holds promise for widespread screening, particularly in areas with limited medical resources. By enabling early detection and intervention, the AI-powered pen could offer new hope to millions at risk around the world.
加州大學洛杉磯分校（UCLA）的研究人員開發了一款開創性的人工智慧筆，可能會徹底改變帕金森氏症的早期診斷。這款創新的裝置可以偵測筆跡的細微變化，而筆跡正是這種神經退化性疾病的一項關鍵指標。
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這支筆使用磁性墨水和專門的筆尖將手部動作轉換為電子訊號。接著，這些訊號由人工智慧系統進行分析，該系統能以超過 95% 的準確率區分帕金森氏症相關的筆跡模式和健康的筆跡模式。這項低成本、易取得的技術有望實現廣泛篩檢，尤其是在醫療資源有限的地區。透過實現及早察覺和介入，這款人工智慧筆可以為全球數百萬名處於風險中的人帶來新希望。
What Did You Learn?
1. What does the AI-powered pen analyze to detect Parkinson’s?
參考答案 :
1. Subtle changes in handwriting.
Words in Use
1. revolutionize vt. 徹底改變
The research from this lab has revolutionized heart surgery.
這個實驗室的研究徹底改變了心臟手術。
2. diagnosis n. 診斷（單數）
diagnoses n. 診斷（複數）
After a series of tests, the doctor made an initial diagnosis.
該醫師經過一連串的檢查後做出了初步診斷。
3. innovative a. 創新的
Advances in science have brought about many innovative technologies.
科學進步帶來了許多創新的技術。
4. subtle a. 細微的
The two rings look similar, but there are subtle differences in their designs.
這兩枚戒指看起來很像，但在設計上有一些細微的差別。
5. specialized a. 專門的
Specialized equipment and clothing are required when you climb high-altitude mountains.
攀爬高山時，你需要專門的裝備和服裝。
Practical Phrases
1. convert A into B 把 A 轉變成 B
convert vt. 使轉變
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
太陽能板將陽光轉變成電力。
2. distinguish A from B 區分 A 與 B
distinguish vt. 區分，辨別
Colorblind people may struggle to distinguish red from green.
色盲的人可能難以區分紅色跟綠色。
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