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Saying Without Speaking (Smart Flex Sensor Sign Language Glove)

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Wear a fabric sign language glove fitted with flex bend sensors. Perform hand gestures (Thumbs Up = 'GOOD', Open Palm = 'HELLO', Fist = 'STOP'). The smart speaker translates the gestures into spoken words aloud.

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Props & Materials Required

  • •Wearable fabric glove with 3 flex bend sensors
  • •ESP32 controller board (ADC pins)
  • •DFPlayer Mini MP3 module + 3W speaker
  • •0.96-inch OLED display screen (shows sign language graphics)
  • •Green LED indicator

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Put on Sign Language Glove

Slip on the fabric glove fitted with flex sensors along fingers.

2

Make 'HELLO' Open Palm Gesture

Extend all fingers straight (Open Palm). Flex sensors read 0° bend.

3

Smart Voice Translation

Speaker announces: 'HELLO! Welcome!' OLED screen displays 'HELLO 👋'.

4

Make 'THANK YOU' Gesture

Bend fingers into a fist gesture. Flex sensors detect resistance change. Speaker translates: 'THANK YOU!' Green LED flashes!

Why It Works & Notes

Saying Without Speaking teaches empathy and non-verbal communication (sign language, facial expressions). Wearing a flex sensor glove that converts hand gestures into spoken voice empowers children to understand assistive technology.