5 Key Technologies in Education for Speech and Hearing Impairment

BSI -22/02/2025

Breaking Barriers in Education: Real-Time Speech-to-Sign Language Translation with AI”

Education is a fundamental right, yet students with hearing and speech impairments often face significant barriers in traditional classrooms. AI-based software that provides real-time speech-to-sign language translation. This innovative solution ensures that every student, regardless of hearing ability, can participate fully and thrive in their learning environment.

  • Real-time Translation: Our AI-powered software uses advanced natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision to Capture Speech and to Translate real-time teaching into Sign Language. The system listens to the teacher’s speech in real-time and capture that using AI algorithms, the speech is instantly translated into sign language. The live translated sign language can be displayed on a screen or devices ( smartboards, tablets, and laptops), allowing students to follow along seamlessly.
  • Multi-Language Support: Our AI learning platfrom can supports multiple sign languages (e.g., ASL, BSL, ISL) to cater to diverse student populations. So that, students from multiple mother tongue background can avail the support.
  • Equal Access to Education: Ensures students with hearing impairments can fully participate in classroom activities.
  • Enhanced Learning Experience: Real-time learning with engaging content provides more engaging and interactive way for students to learn. Engaging learning process reduces the burden on teachers by automating sign language translation.

Join the Movement for Inclusive Education

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of their abilities. With our AI-based speech-to-sign language software, we are taking a bold step toward inclusive schooling. Together, let’s build a future where no student is left behind.

Converting real-time speech into sign language with the help of technology involves a combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, and Machine Learning (ML). Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how this process works:

1. Speech Recognition

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems powered by AI and NLP captures the speaker’s voice using a microphone or audio input.

The ASR software converts the spoken words into text in real-time. Advanced ASR systems can handle multiple languages, accents, and background noise.

2. Text Processing

The text generated by the ASR system is processed to understand context, grammar, and meaning. Parallelly, ), Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms break down the text into meaningful units (e.g., words, phrases, or sentences. These steps ensure accurate translation and avoids misinterpretation.

3. Sign Language Translation

AI and Machine Learning (ML) models trained on sign language datasets. The processed text is mapped to corresponding sign language gestures. AI models use pre-trained datasets of sign language gestures (e.g., American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), or Indian Sign Language (ISL)). The system selects the appropriate gestures based on the text input.

4. Gesture Generation

The system generates sign language gestures using 3D avatars or virtual humans. These avatars are programmed to perform accurate and natural-looking sign language gestures. The gestures are displayed on a screen or device in real-time.

5. Real-Time Display

The sign language gestures are rendered and displayed on a screen, tablet, or augmented reality (AR) device. The system ensures minimal latency (delay) to provide a seamless experience for the user.

Key Technologies Involved

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR): Converts speech to text;

Natural Language Processing (NLP): Processes and understands the text;

Machine Learning (ML): Trains models to map text to sign language gestures;

Computer Vision: Generates and displays sign language gestures using 3D avatars;

Real-Time Rendering: Ensures smooth and low-latency display of gestures