The startup develops a communication platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate real-time interpretation between Italian sign language and spoken Italian. This service enhances accessibility for deaf individuals in live interactions, enabling effective communication in various public and private settings.
Funding
$390K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Deaf individuals face communication barriers in real-time interactions with hearing individuals, particularly in public and private service settings. Traditional sign language interpretation services can be costly, require scheduling, and may not always be readily available.
Solution
Handy Signs offers a real-time Italian Sign Language (LIS) translation service via a mobile application, leveraging artificial intelligence to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals. The application translates LIS signs into spoken and written Italian, and simultaneously transcribes spoken Italian into subtitles on the device's display. This bidirectional translation aims to create a more inclusive and accessible communication environment for various service interactions. The service is offered as a B2B SaaS solution, targeting businesses and public administrations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes businesses and public administrations that provide services to the public, such as emergency services and customer service counters, aiming to improve accessibility for deaf individuals.
Features
- Real-time, AI-powered translation of Italian Sign Language (LIS) to spoken and written Italian
- Real-time transcription of spoken Italian to subtitles for deaf users
- Mobile application interface for accessibility on personal devices
- Option for video call assistance with a human Italian/LIS interpreter
- Accessibility Map feature displaying locations with Handy Signs service availability
- Tablet provision with maintenance and Kasko (insurance) options for enterprise clients
- Help desk support in both Italian and LIS
- End-to-end remote management of service points
- Training programs for service operators