For deaf and blind people, a robotic helping hand

Ducharme uses a product called Tatum1, a disembodied mechanical hand plugged upright into a box studded with push buttons.

Sign language developed to include marine species

The signs added to BSL (British Sign Language) are for words including species like basking shark, sperm whale, grey seal and ...
IEEE

Enhanced Sign Language Translation Between American Sign Language and Indian Sign Language Using LLMs

Abstract: This research introduces a foundational framework aimed at bridging the communication gap between American Sign Language (ASL) and Indian Sign Language (ISL) by translating alphabet-level ...
Biometric Companies

Sweden authorizes police use of live facial recognition

Swedish police will be allowed to use live facial recognition (LFR) in cases involving kidnapping, human trafficking, serious crimes and threats to life under a new law approved by parliament. The ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

For over 100 years, Menominee mill workers have used own sign language

The informal language, known as "mill talk," dates back at least to the early 1900s. Signs are used for job-specific tasks, general communication, and even humor among workers. This sign language is ...
IEEE

Advanced Sign Language Recognition Using Sequential Cnns: Towards Inclusive Communication

Abstract: For millions of individuals worldwide who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, sign language is not just a method of communication but a cornerstone of their identity and culture. Yet, a persistent ...
Truthout

Newly Released Footage Highlights ICE’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology

Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. The Guardian has published newly-released body camera footage showing Immigration and ...