Research on technologies that translate voice, speech, and text into sign language (ASL, BSL, etc.) using AI-powered avatars and other methods.

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Voice to Sign Language ServicesOverview of services that convert audio/text to sign language

Key Technologies

  • Avatar-based translation: 3D/2D animated characters that sign in real-time
  • Generative AI: Deep learning models trained on sign language video data
  • On-device processing: Low-latency translation without cloud dependency

Market Context

  • ~70 million people worldwide use sign language as primary communication
  • 300+ different sign languages globally
  • Deaf population projected to reach 711 million by 2050
  • Audio transcription (speech-to-text like Whisper)
  • Accessibility technologies