SignAloud gloves instantly translates American Sign Language (ASL) to audio, allowing for seamless conversation.
However, its creators have faced criticism about failing to interpret the deaf community and its need for understanding.
However, they said that the project is still in its prototyping phase.
That speaks to the complexities and nuances of American Sign Language, Azodi says.
By no means have we completely tackled that but we are moving in that direction.
This invention was one of the seven inventions that was recently awarded 2016s prestigiousLemelson-MIT Prize of $10,000.
Many of the sign language translation devices already out there are not practical for everyday use.
source: www.techworm.net
