HandsUp
About this project
A sign language translation app "HandsUp" that translates spoken language, both text and audio, to sign language using a 3D avatar or fictional person, and vice versa, in order to break down communication barriers and alleviate deaf people's fears.
The challenge
Many deaf and hard of hearing students have a fear of communication due to the lack of access to sign language translators. They fear not being able to effectively communicate in various aspects of life, including education, employment, and healthcare.
Who it helps
The Palestinian Red Crescent School for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Deaf was established in 1997, with the objective of providing comprehensive educational and rehabilitation services to deaf students.
How it works
The deaf person can communicate with others by translating text or audio sent to him into sign language via avatar, and the hearing person can understand what the deaf person is trying to communicate by translating SL into text or audio via real-time video
Tools needed
PC or MAC I7 +
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
- Team: The Palestinian Red Crescent School for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Deaf students
- Category: Daily Living
- 14 downloads
The build files for HandsUp are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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