Empowering Inclusive Communication: Advancements in Wearable Technology with GloSign—A Glove-Based Solution for Seamless Sign Language Interaction
L V Srinivas, R. Shiva Shankar, N. Deshai, K. Sravani, V. Maheswararao · 2024
The profound psychological and social impacts of losing the ability to speak or to hear emphasize the critical demand for innovative communication alternatives. Sign Language plays a pivotal role as a medium for individuals confronting these challenges, fostering meaningful interaction. This paper presents GloSign, a groundbreaking glove engineered to transcend communication barriers by translating American Sign Language into characters. Integrating cutting-edge flex and inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, GloSign precisely identifies gestures, and its seamless integration with an IoT platform ensures portability and wireless functionality. Incorporating the k-nearest neighbors (KNN) in machine learning propels the system to an impressive accuracy rate of 97.7%. Beyond mere gesture translation, GloSign facilitates the formation of complete sentences, offering output options ranging from on-screen display to speech conversion. This versatile glove emerges as a potent communication tool, fostering seamless interaction among sign language users and extending its impact to individuals unfamiliar with sign language. In doing so, it actively promotes inclusivity in communication, making strides toward a more interconnected and accessible future.