SL Playground

SL Playground

Empower communication with our AI-driven sign language recognition. Capture gestures in videos, translate them to text & speech in multiple languages. Break barriers, connect effortlessly

Created on 17th March 2024

SL Playground

SL Playground

Empower communication with our AI-driven sign language recognition. Capture gestures in videos, translate them to text & speech in multiple languages. Break barriers, connect effortlessly

The problem SL Playground solves

Our pioneering sign language recognition model surpasses traditional approaches where static image datasets are utilised but we have made our ML model that utilizes the nuanced gestures and precise movements of the joints as it's dataset.

  1. Facilitating communication between sign language users and non-users through a sign language translator.
  2. Creating an interactive learning experience akin to a game to encourage youth in acquiring sign language skills.
  3. Enabling international interaction through speech and text with support for multiple languages.
  4. Advocating for global inclusivity and dismantling language barriers on a worldwide scale.

Challenges we ran into

  1. Model Optimization Challenges:
    Initially, our primary obstacle revolved around identifying an appropriate and finely-tuned model within a vast domain. From grappling with the challenge of overfitting in image classification to navigating the intricate complexities of YOLO, we found ourselves navigating a delicate balance of parameter trade-offs.

  2. Data Scarcity in Action Classification:
    Upon transitioning to action classification, we encountered a significant scarcity of datasets. This scarcity, akin to traversing a barren landscape, necessitated innovative solutions such as data augmentation and transfer learning to address.

  3. Integration Challenges with Text-to-Speech and Language Translation:
    Subsequently, as we endeavored to integrate text-to-speech and language translation modules, we encountered formidable challenges. The intricate process of handshaking between these modules revealed unforeseen complexities, exacerbated by the nuances and variations inherent in linguistic expression.

  4. API Deployment Hurdles with Flask:
    Finally, our journey culminated in the formidable task of deploying APIs using Flask. The suboptimal performance of Flask, particularly concerning tasks like video streaming and callback handling, presented significant hurdles that necessitated innovative solutions to overcome.

Tracks Applied (2)

Open Innovation

Our project, an American Sign Language (ASL) translator, aligns seamlessly with the Open Innovation track by leveraging ...Read More

Built for Bharat

Our project aligns closely with the Built for Bharat track as it is designed specifically to cater to the unique needs a...Read More

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