Smart Glove For Hearing And Speech Impaired
Abstract
Communication can be difficult for people with hearing and speech disabilities, especially when interacting with individuals who are not familiar with sign language. To address this problem, this paper presents the design and development of a wearable smart glove that translates specific hand gestures into both speech and text. The system uses four flex sensors placed on the glove to sense the bending of the fingers and detect different gesture patterns. An Arduino Nano collects the sensor readings, while an ESP32 module processes the data and manages wireless communication. When a gesture is identified, the system produces a corresponding voice message through a speaker and also sends the related text to an Android application. The glove is built using low-cost and easily available electronic components, making it practical for real-world use. Overall, the proposed device provides a compact and user-friendly solution that helps reduce the communication gap between speech impaired individuals and others without relying on camera-based recognition systems.