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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Scientists Unveil Incredible AI-Powered Ring That Translates Sign Language Into Text - And It Could Be A Game-Changer For Millions
Caption: A team of US scientists has unveiled a groundbreaking wearable device that could transform communication for millions of people who use sign language. Dubbed ‘SpellRing’, the futuristic gadget slips onto a finger and uses micro-sonar technology to track hand movements — allowing it to instantly convert American Sign Language (ASL) into text for smartphones and computers. In a remarkable first, researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon, and Stony Brook University have developed the AI-powered ring to specifically interpret fingerspelling — a technique used in ASL to spell out names, technical terms, and words that don’t have their own signs. The team has already put the SpellRing to the test with 20 volunteers, both seasoned and novice signers, who spelt out more than 20,000 words. The result? An impressive accuracy rate of up to 92%, depending on word complexity. Researchers are now fine-tuning the AI to flawlessly detect all 26 unique handshapes that correspond to letters of the alphabet — a complex task given the subtle differences in finger positioning. The ring’s developers believe this is just the beginning. With continued advancement, they envision SpellRing being able to translate entire sentences in real-time, potentially revolutionising how deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals interact with the digital world. For now, the device remains in the lab, with no release date set for public sale — but its creators are hopeful that commercial versions aren’t too far off.
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