1.

Abstract
 The project aims to develop an AI-powered system that can convert speech to sign language using animated avatars in real time.
 Individuals with hearing and speech impairments, particularly in public and government functions.
 The system uses machine learning models, including speech-to-text for accurate transcription of spoken words and gesture recognition
algorithms to generate sign language.
 Animated avatars will mimic precise sign language gestures, ensuring accurate and understandable translations for users.
 The system will be designed to process live audio inputs and translate them immediately, ensuring accessibility during public interactions
without delays.
 MATLAB will be utilized for model training, data processing, and real-time speech analysis.
 By eliminating the need for sign language experts, the system provides a scalable and efficient solution, especially useful for large events
where sign language interpreters may not be readily available.
 The system can be adapted to various public events, making it a versatile tool for improving inclusivity in different contexts.
 The project will enhance communication, making public spaces and events more accessible to individuals with hearing and speech
impairments.
2. Background
 Hearing and Speech Impairments: Communication for individuals with hearing and speech impairments often faces barriers, especially
in public settings where sign language interpreters may not always be available.
 Limitations: Current systems rely heavily on human interpreters, limiting scalability and accessibility during large events like
government functions or conferences.
 Technological Solution: Leveraging AI and machine learning presents an opportunity to bridge this gap by automating the translation
process. Speech recognition and gesture modeling technologies can provide real-time solutions.
  Existing Challenges: Existing sign language translation technologies are limited by accuracy, accessibility, and scalability. Many
systems are not designed for real-time use or lack the capability to process live audio in dynamic settings.
 Technological Advancements: Advances in machine learning and computer vision, particularly in speech-to-text conversion and gesture
recognition, open the possibility for developing highly accurate and dynamic translation systems.
 Significance: Real-time sign language translation through animated avatars ensures that individuals with hearing and speech impairments
can access vital information, participate in public functions, and engage in societal events, enhancing their quality of life.
 Need for Inclusivity: Society's movement toward inclusivity necessitates the creation of tools that cater to people with disabilities,
making public and governmental functions more accessible.
3. Objective of the Work
 Primary Goal: The project’s primary objective is to create a fully functional AI-based system capable of converting live speech into sign
language using animated avatars.
 Enhanced Accessibility: The system is designed to improve communication for individuals with hearing and speech impairments,
ensuring real-time accessibility at public and government events.
 Real-Time Translation: By using machine learning algorithms, the system will offer real-time speech-to-text conversion and gesture
recognition, facilitating immediate sign language translation.
 Minimizing Dependency on Interpreters: The system reduces reliance on human sign language experts, making sign language more
widely available and cost-effective for large-scale events.
 Animated Avatars: The system will feature animated avatars that will mimic accurate sign language gestures, providing a natural and
clear representation of the translated speech.
 Implementation Framework: MATLAB will be employed for processing the speech input, training machine learning models, and
ensuring real-time data analysis for smooth operation.
 Scalability: The developed solution will be adaptable to various public settings, making it a versatile tool for diverse use cases.
  Outreach: The goal is to ensure that individuals with hearing and speech impairments can independently access spoken information in
real time without barriers.
4. Problem Statement
 Communication Gap: Individuals with hearing and speech impairments often face communication barriers, especially during public
events or government functions where sign language interpreters are not available.
 Lack of Scalable Solutions: Current solutions for translating speech to sign language depend heavily on human interpreters, making
them less scalable and sometimes inaccessible in large-scale public settings.
 Real-Time Translation Challenge: Achieving real-time translation from speech to sign language is complex, as it involves not only
accurate speech recognition but also precise gesture modeling to communicate the meaning effectively.
 Inaccuracy in Existing Systems: Many existing sign language translation tools struggle with accuracy, especially when interpreting
dynamic, conversational speech. This limits their effectiveness in real-world applications where context and nuance are important.
 Technological Limitations: The development of real-time, automated sign language systems has been hindered by challenges in
integrating speech-to-text algorithms and generating accurate, dynamic sign language gestures with avatars.
 Cost and Accessibility: Traditional solutions may be expensive and are not always readily available, leaving people with hearing and
speech impairments without reliable ways to access information during public events or government functions.
 Need for Inclusivity: There is an urgent need for an accessible, cost-effective, and scalable solution that can provide real-time
communication for people with hearing and speech impairments in public spaces.
5. Framework of Development
 System Design: The system will consist of a speech-to-text module for transcribing spoken words into text and a gesture recognition
model to convert the text into sign language gestures.
 Animated Avatars: The system will use animated avatars to represent the translated gestures. These avatars will simulate realistic sign
language movements, ensuring accuracy and ease of understanding.
  Real-Time Processing: The solution will focus on processing live audio inputs with minimal latency, ensuring real-time conversion of
speech into sign language.
 Machine Learning Models: The system will integrate machine learning models, such as speech recognition algorithms for speech-to-
text conversion and deep learning-based gesture recognition models for generating sign language gestures.
 Data Flow: The live audio input will be captured by a microphone, converted into text using a speech recognition model, and then
translated into corresponding sign language gestures by a gesture recognition model.
 MATLAB for Data Processing: MATLAB will be used for training the machine learning models, processing the data, and performing
real-time analysis during system operation.
 System Integration: The speech-to-text and gesture recognition models will be integrated into a cohesive system that provides
continuous and seamless sign language translation during live interactions.
 Real-Time Feedback: The system will ensure low-latency performance, providing sign language translations within a fraction of a
second after receiving the speech input.
6. Software and Hardware Used
 Software:
o MATLAB: Used for developing machine learning models, processing data, and training the algorithms for speech recognition
and gesture generation.
o Python: May be used alongside MATLAB for model integration and real-time analysis.
o TensorFlow / PyTorch: Potential libraries for implementing machine learning models, including speech recognition and gesture
recognition algorithms.
o OpenCV: For image processing, used in gesture recognition to track hand movements and simulate sign language gestures.
 Hardware:
o Microphone: Captures live audio input for speech recognition.
o PC/Laptop: For running the MATLAB and Python environments and processing real-time data.
o Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): If needed, for accelerating the deep learning model’s performance, particularly in gesture
recognition.
o Animation Software: Software like Blender may be used to create and animate avatars for the real-time gesture translation
process.
o Webcam or Camera: Optionally used to capture real-time visual context for gesture recognition and fine-tuning the avatar
movements.
o Speakers/Display: Used to provide feedback and possibly show the animated avatars to users.
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Sign Recognition, Speech communication for the Limited to Saudi Sign
Enabling Two-Way
M. Faisal et IEEE Recognition & Synthesis, hearing-impaired Language; may not be
1 Communication of Deaf Using 2023
al. Access and Avatar module for Saudi community, generalizable to other
Saudi Sign Language
Sign Language (SSL) comprehensive SSL sign languages
translation database
A Comprehensive Review of Focuses on lipreading;
N. Reviews various lip-reading
Recent Advances in Deep Comprehensive survey limited discussion on
Rathipriya, IEEE and sign language
2 Neural Networks for Lipreading 2024 of recent advances, deep the real-world
N. Access integration methods,
With Sign Language learning focus application of
Maheswari datasets, and techniques
Recognition integration
Word-Level Sign Language Multi-stream neural network Requires large
Increased accuracy (~10-
M. Recognition With Multi-Stream (MSNN) with three streams: datasets, may not
IEEE 15%), effective
3 Maruyama et Neural Networks Focusing on 2024 base, local image, and generalize well to
Access integration of various
al. Local Regions and Skeletal skeleton streams for word- unseen sign language
information sources
Information level sign recognition variations
MediSign: An Attention-Based
Attention-based CNN- Limited to medical
CNN-BiLSTM Approach of High validation accuracy
M. A. Ihsan IEEE BiLSTM approach for signs, may not work
4 Classifying Word Level Signs 2024 (95.83%), specialized
et al. Access classifying medical signs in for non-medical sign
for Patient-Doctor Interaction in for medical contexts
patient-doctor interactions language recognition
Hearing Impaired Community
Korean Sign Language
Two-stream feature
Alphabet Recognition Through Limited to Korean
extraction combining High accuracy, fusion of
the Integration of Handcrafted IEEE Sign Language, may
5 J. Shin et al. 2024 handcrafted features and handcrafted and deep
and Deep Learning-Based Two- Access not scale to other sign
ResNet101 for KSL alphabet learning features
Stream Feature Extraction languages
recognition
Approach
6 B. Technological Solutions for 2022 IEEE Scoping review of research Comprehensive review, May not offer new
Joksimoski Sign Language Recognition: A Access trends and technological highlights current insights for
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Scoping Review of Research researchers already
advancements in sign challenges and
et al. Trends, Challenges, and familiar with sign
language recognition opportunities
Opportunities language recognition
Optimized for Bengali
KUNet-An Optimized AI- AI-based translator using Limited to BdSL, may
Sign Language,
A. A. J. Jim Based Bengali Sign Language IEEE deep learning for Bengali not work for other
7 2024 addresses
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communication needs
and Non-Verbal People translation complex sign gestures
for the hearing-impaired

Sno. Author(s) Title Year Journal Methodology Pros Cons

Dynamic Neural Effective for dynamic
IEEE Transactions Uses dynamic neural Requires specialized
K. T. R. Network-Based Sign hand gestures,
on Neural networks for recognizing sensors and may not work
8 Ramani et Language Recognition 2024 integrates depth
Networks and sign language with both well with low-quality or
al. Using Vision and information for better
Learning Systems vision and depth sensors limited data
Depth Sensors recognition
Real-Time American Integrates data from
Real-time Computationally
Sign Language IEEE Transactions multi-modal sensors (e.g.,
R. J. Kim et performance, multi- expensive, sensor
9 Recognition Using 2024 on Human- IMU, camera) and
al. modal approach calibration needed for
Multi-Modal Sensors Machine Systems machine learning for ASL
improves robustness accurate recognition
and Machine Learning recognition
Sign Language Deep learning-based High translation Performance depends on
L. L. Chen Translation Using Neural Processing gesture recognition accuracy, suitable for dataset size, may struggle
10 2023
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