A Study on Smart Glove Interface for Augmented Communictaion: Assisting Children Aged 5-8 with  Language Impairments

Michelle Preetham; Tabitha Kusum Arun; J. Samson Isaac

doi:10.34293/sijash.v13i4.10318

Michelle Preetham Department of Biomedical Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India
Tabitha Kusum Arun Department of Biomedical Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India
J. Samson Isaac Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v13i4.10318

Keywords: Speech and Language Impairments, Assistive Glove Prototype, Social Inclusion

Abstract

This study seeks to focus on bridging the gaps in individuals who have impairments in communication and language. This is a small effort to develop an assistive smart glove device which will enhance speech and language and help assistant activities of daily living skills. This researcher has attempted to use an assisted method, a model of hand-gesture-to-text conversion system. It enables the children and adults with communication disabilities be part of the mainstream society and be included in social interaction. This will enhance the accuracy and precision of sign language, interpretation and communication. This is a prototype which demonstrates a concept which is functional. Further research need be undertaken to fine-tune and optimize its fullest potential, enabling addressing its present technical issues.