Altus Nova Launches Advanced Multi-User Voice Platform to Reinvent Memorization and Learning--First Deployed for Bible Study Groups

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Altus Nova Technologies, a product and technology consulting firm known for solving complex software challenges, today announced the release of a breakthrough voice-based learning platform that transforms how individuals and groups engage with and memorize meaningful texts. Developed as a charitable initiative and offered completely free to the public, the platform was initially built to support Bible study groups, churches, and youth organizations, while the underlying technology represents a major advancement in multi-user voice interaction and real-time learning systems.

The system blends custom speech recognition workflows, AI-generated, contextually relevant study plans, and real-time device synchronization — offering a level of interactivity and feedback not seen in commercial voice applications today.

Built to Overcome the Limitations of Smart Assistants

The project began with an early prototype using Alexa buttons, but the team quickly encountered significant limitations—such as fixed listening windows, unreliable pause handling, and a lack of support for multiplayer turn-taking. Altus Nova responded by building a completely custom voice experience from the ground up.

"We realized that if we wanted natural, real-time spoken interaction with multiple users, we had to build the entire system ourselves—from audio handling to turn coordination to cross-device synchronization," said Puru Agrawal, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Altus Nova.

Key Features of the Platform

• Solo Memorization Mode: Users select Bible verses to practice. The system voice reads each passage aloud, pausing at key words, while users "buzz in" to speak the missing words. Spoken responses are analyzed for accuracy and progress is tracked over time.
• AI-Driven Study Plans: The platform uses AI to recommend relevant Bible passages based on themes such as Courage, Forgiveness, or Purpose, and provides meaningful explanations to help users connect with the material.
• Multiplayer Competition Mode: Up to four users can join a shared session via a link. The system coordinates buzzer input, turn-taking, microphone access, scoring, and synchronized visual cues—ensuring a smooth and fair voice-based competition.
• Device Coordination Engine: Built-in real-time synchronization ensures all devices reflect the current phrase, score status, and speaker turn—making the experience immersive whether users are in the same room or connected remotely.

Advancing Innovation for Real-World Applications

While this project was designed as a free resource for communities, it also reflects the kind of technical leadership Altus Nova brings to its commercial clients. The skills and technologies developed—such as voice automation, real-time coordination, and resilient distributed systems—are being applied to solve mission-critical challenges across industries.

"We're using the same architectural foundation to help utility companies build voice-based dispatching and coordination platforms for outage response teams communicating by radio in the field," said Jason Parrish, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Altus Nova. "These systems require fast decision-making, reliable speech input, and multi-user coordination under real-world constraints. Projects like this let us test and prove those capabilities in meaningful ways."

About Altus Nova

Founded in 2018, Altus Nova is a product strategy and software development consultancy based in Austin, Texas. The firm partners with clients to deliver high-impact digital products and scalable technical solutions. Known for its deep expertise in emerging technologies, voice UX, and real-time systems, Altus Nova brings cutting-edge tools and proven experience to sectors ranging from energy and infrastructure to education and consumer technology.

To learn more about Altus Nova, visit https://altusnova.com.

SOURCE Altus Nova