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Uhura Bionics, a startup selected for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Battlefield 200, is building AI-powered 'glasses for voice'—a device intended to replace flat, robotic speech synthesis with emotionally expressive output. The technology targets cancer patients and others who have lost their voice, seeking to restore not just speech capability but the emotional dimension of human communication. The startup represents a growing intersection of assistive technology, AI personalization, and biotech innovation.