Researchers at the University of Antwerp are building a robot that translates speech into sign language . The project was conceived by three masters students who identified a shortage of sign language speakers , particularly for the Flemish sign language . These are all circumstances where a deaf person needs a sign language interpreter, but where often such an interpreter is not readily available. By partnering with 3D printing company 3D Hubs to provide parts for the robot , the researchers will enable manufacturing to be scaled efficiently . 3D - printed parts will also be easy to obtain .
Researchers at the University of Antwerp are building a robot that translates speech into sign language . The project was conceived by three masters students who identified a shortage of sign language speakers , particularly for the Flemish sign language . By partnering with 3D printing company 3D Hubs to provide parts for the robot , the researchers will enable manufacturing to be scaled efficiently . 3D - printed parts will also be easy to obtain .