Kenyan computer scientist Norah Kimathi has built a robotic system that translates a teacher's spoken words into sign ...

Millions of people use sign language, but the methods of teaching this complex and subtle skill haven’t evolved as quickly as those for written and spoken languages. SLAIT School aims to change that ...

Spatial computing needs richer input than pinch and swipe. ASL offers a model for spatial, expressive interaction—if companies build it with Deaf communities.

UKZN computer engineering graduate Akhil Hansrajh developed an AI system that translates South African Sign Language into spoken words in real time.

Translating is difficult work, the more so the further two languages are from one another. French to Spanish? Not a problem. Ancient Greek to Esperanto? Considerably harder. But sign language is a ...

The groundbreaking technology, showcased at Lenovo’s Tech World event, uses computer vision and an original AI engine to interpret Libras, the Brazilian sign language, in real-time. During Lenovo’s ...