The secret weapon of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

This speaker, dubbed a "secret weapon," can quickly translate Japanese into English, Chinese, and Korean, and will be used in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

The translator speaker can translate Japanese into three other languages. Photo: ANN News.

Panasonic has invented a speaker that can instantly translate Japanese into three other languages.

After the user speaks in Japanese, the speaker repeats the phrase in English, Chinese or Korean. Japanese media have called it a “secret weapon” for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which are expected to boost foreign visitors to the country.

The interpreter speakers will also be used in the event of a disaster. Images posted by ANN News show rescue workers using the interpreter speakers to check on the condition of victims in the disaster.

Rescue workers use a loudspeaker to translate during a disaster response drill. Photo: ANN News.

The device will be tested in airports and areas with busy public transport systems.

Tokyo is keen to showcase its high-tech innovations to audiences at the 2020 Olympics, which have been dubbed the "Olympics of the Future". Robots will play a key role in the event by helping with transportation, directions and translation.

According to VNE