SignAloud Gloves Translate Sign Language to Speech

Apr-24-16 The SignAloud gloves translate sign language into speech, making it much easier for the Deaf to communicate with non-ASL users.

Developed by a undergraduates Thomas Pryor and Navid Azodi of the University of Washington, SignAloud gloves are equipped with an array of sensors able to detect the motion and position of the wearer’s hands. As these movements are detected, the data is sent via Bluetooth to a central processor that determines if the movements indicate an American Sign Language gesture, and translates the word or phrase to audible speech. The translation is near instant, and—unlike other ASL translation devices—the gloves are comfortable enough to be worn every day.

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