Hand Wave translates sign language on Meta glasses
Hand Wave is a cross-platform accessibility application available on iOS and the web that translates sign language into text and spoken audio using Meta smart glasses. Powered by a lightweight, open-source neural network trained on Google's FSBoard dataset, the tool is designed to execute locally on-device for low latency and enhanced user privacy.
Smart glasses are an optimal form factor for sign language translation, offering a hands-free experience that seamlessly integrates computer vision into daily interactions.
* Runs locally across devices to preserve privacy and minimize translation latency.
* Expands the practical utility of existing consumer hardware like Meta smart glasses without requiring proprietary medical devices.
* Focuses initially on fingerspelling recognition via Google's FSBoard dataset, establishing a practical baseline for future full-gesture ASL expansion.
DISCOVERED
4h ago
2026-08-03
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10h ago
2026-08-03
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Aadi