The Deaf Child
Expresses needs, emotions, and questions fluently in Indian Sign Language (ISL), but cannot receive spoken responses in a format they understand.
The Hearing Parents
Speak fluently in regional Indian languages, but cannot interpret the child's distinct ISL signs.
The Result: Fragmented communication reliant on guesswork and pointing, leading to severe impacts on emotional wellbeing, education, and basic healthcare access.
The Problem with Existing Tech
Existing assistive technologies provide one-way streets, not true conversations.
Wearable ASL Gloves
Built entirely for American Sign Language (ASL). They output in English and completely ignore the distinct grammar and handshapes of ISL.
Speech-to-Text Apps
Tools like Live Transcribe require active internet and offer no return path for the deaf person to respond in sign.
Camera-based AI
Suffer from severe lighting dependencies, background clutter issues, and significant privacy concerns.