Technology

Visual-tactile technology supports deaf people to understand their world through touch and sight. These special tools turn sounds and information into vibrations, lights, or text. In Europe, many new devices and apps are made to support deaf people to connect better with family, friends, and events. Haptic Devices Haptic devices use vibrations to give information […]

Automatically generated subtitles are words that appear at the bottom of videos. These subtitles are created by computers, not by people. The computer listens to the voices in the video and writes what people say as text. This technology helps deaf people understand what happens in videos. How Does It Work? The computer uses special

Hearing aids and cochlear implants are two technologies that are for deaf or hard of hearing people. These devices make sounds louder or clearer. This article explains what they are and how they work. What are Hearing Aids? Hearing aids are small electronic devices that you wear on or in your ear. They make sounds

AI avatars translate written or spoken language into sign language using a lifelike digital signer on a screen. This article explains how the newest European projects make information clearer for Deaf users. What Is an AI Sign-Language Avatar? An avatar is a 3-D computer character that copies human signing. Modern systems use artificial intelligence (AI)