Students present glove that lends voice to deaf
dubai — An electric glove which can convert sign language into text and speech is just one item the Dubai Police is looking to introduce to its range of smart services, to help aid its communication with the deaf community.
Designed and produced by four Emirati graduates from the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), the wireless, sign language translation glove, called ‘Deaf ’s Dream Smart Glove’, caught the eye of Dubai Police back in April.
“We participated in the Think Science Fair earlier this year and we won first prize in the ‘Health and Biomedical Systems’ category,” Hessa Al Shehi, one of the designers, told Khaleej Times.
Currently working on the prototype, the wireless one-handed smart glove system translates 26 letters and common words of the American Sign Language into text and speech. It can then be viewed on a smartphone or computer.
Speaking to Khaleej Times, Dr Soud Alrumiathi, Dubai Police Determined Ones Council, said they are keen to support and develop the glove.
“So far the team only has one glove, but we want to help develop it further and roll it out across out smart services platforms. ”
kelly@khaleejtimes.com