In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of implementing the HuBERT model for Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) specifically tailored for the Ukrainian language. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a curious novice, this user-friendly tutorial aims to simplify the installation and usage of this advanced model.

Understanding HuBERT

The HuBERT model, which stands for Hidden-Unit BERT, is designed to understand spoken language, making it an effective tool for ASR tasks. Think of it as a highly intelligent assistant that listens to audio data and accurately transcribes it into text. Just as a skilled translator recognizes and conveys the nuances of different languages, HuBERT processes speech inputs to produce accurate transcriptions.

Installing HuBERT

To get started, you need to set up your environment. Follow these steps:

• Create a virtual environment:

  textuv venv --python 3.12

• Activate the virtual environment:

  source .venv/bin/activate

• Install dependencies:

  uv pip install -r requirements.txt

• For development mode (optional):

  uv pip install -r requirements-dev.txt

Usage of HuBERT

Once the installation is complete, you can start using HuBERT for ASR tasks. Run the demo script as follows:

textpython run_demo.py

Evaluating Predictions

HuBERT will produce predictions based on speech inputs. Here are some examples:

• Prediction: [тема про яку не люблять говорити офіційні джерела у генштабі і міноборони це хімічна зброя окупанти вже тривалий час використовують хімічну зброю заборонену]
• Reference: [тема про яку не люблять говорити офіційні джерела у генштабі і міноборони це хімічна зброя окупанти вже тривалий час використовують хімічну зброю заборонену]

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues during installation or usage, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure Python Version: Make sure you’re using Python 3.12 as specified.
• Dependency Conflicts: If there are errors related to package installations, check if there are any conflicts with existing packages.
• Model Performance: If predictions seem inaccurate, verify that the audio input is clear and free from background noise.

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Final Results and Performance Metrics

After a successful run, HuBERT will provide output metrics such as:

• Word Error Rate (WER): 0.5
• Character Error Rate (CER): 0.1198

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