Abu Dhabi University Secures Patent for AI Sign Language App
The ‘HearMe’ platform enables real-time translation between sign language and text.
Abu Dhabi University has secured a patent for 'HearMe', an AI-powered application designed to translate sign language into text and vice versa in real time.
The platform enables bidirectional communication by converting gestures into written words and transforming typed text into animated sign language, supporting interaction across different environments including classrooms, training programmes and workplaces.
HearMe also supports multiple sign language systems, including American Sign Language and French Sign Language, allowing users to communicate across regions and linguistic contexts.
The application was developed by Dr Modafar Ati, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology, in collaboration with alumna Reem Al Bostami.
