Overview

TEN Turn Detection is an advanced model developed by TEN Team, built upon the Qwen2.5-7B transformer-based language model, specifically for intelligent turn detection in full-duplex human-AI dialogue. Its primary function is to categorize user utterances into three distinct states: "finished" (complete thought), "wait" (explicit instruction for AI to pause), and "unfinished" (momentary pause, intent to continue). This classification enables more natural and dynamic conversations by intelligently managing turn-taking and allowing for contextually-aware interruptions.

Key Capabilities

Context-Aware Turn Management: Analyzes linguistic patterns and semantic context to accurately identify turn completion points, facilitating intelligent interruption handling.
Multilingual Support: Provides comprehensive turn detection for both English and Chinese languages, accurately identifying cues across different linguistic contexts.
Superior Performance: Achieves significantly higher accuracy across "finished", "unfinished", and "wait" states compared to other open-source solutions, particularly noting its unique "wait" state detection capability.

Use Cases

This model is ideal for developers building conversational AI systems that require sophisticated turn-taking management to enhance user experience. It is particularly beneficial for applications where natural, interruption-aware dialogue is crucial, such as virtual assistants, customer service bots, and interactive voice response systems. The model's multilingual capabilities make it suitable for global applications requiring both English and Chinese language support.