Understanding the critical communication challenges faced by the deaf community in Bahrain and the Middle East region
Over 5,000 deaf individuals in Bahrain face daily difficulties communicating, which affects social interaction, access to services, and everyday activities.
Limited learning support and a lack of sign language interpreters make it harder for deaf students to succeed in school and build skills.
Communication barriers in the workplace reduce job opportunities and lead to higher unemployment among the deaf community.
A simple, fast, and private way to enable instant communication between deaf and hearing individuals
AXIS is an AI-powered smart glove that translates Arabic Sign Language into spoken output in real time, allowing deaf and hearing users to communicate instantly without barriers.
By combining lightweight sensors with efficient AI processing, AXIS delivers communication that is significantly faster and more affordable than existing solutions — without relying on cloud-based speech synthesis or external data processing.
Performance metrics demonstrating the effectiveness of AXIS
Efficient AI models designed for fast, reliable, real-time sign language interpretation
AXIS uses a custom-built AI model designed specifically to process sensor data from sign language gestures in real time. The system focuses on speed, accuracy, and reliability while running on lightweight hardware.
By applying optimized machine-learning techniques and model quantization, AXIS delivers instant responses with minimal processing overhead, making it both fast and energy-efficient without compromising user privacy.
Aligning innovation with global objectives for sustainable development and social inclusion
Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education by removing communication barriers for deaf students, enabling access to educational resources, and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Building resilient technological infrastructure and fostering innovation through AI-powered assistive technology that promotes inclusive and sustainable industrialization.
Empowering and promoting the social, economic, and political inclusion of all individuals, regardless of hearing ability, through accessible communication technology and equal opportunities.
