Their innovative invention earned them a $10,000Lemelson-MIT Student Prizein 2017, and the idea remains groundbreaking today.
Navid AzodiandThomas Pryormet during their freshman year where they discovered their mutual interest in problem solving.
At the time, they were studying business administration and aeronautics and astronautics engineering.
The computer processes the gesture data using statistical regressions, similar to a neural web link.
When it identifies a gesture, it speaks the corresponding word or phrase through a speaker.
Many of the sign language translation devices already out there are not practical for everyday use.
Azodi and Pryor had a keen interest in building a machine that would have real-world impact.
The idea initially came out of our shared interest in invention and problem solving.
Their incredible SignAloud gloves won the Use It undergraduate category that recognizes technology-based inventions to improve consumer devices.
Today, young inventors are continuing to push the boundaries of technology.
Pryor is now an Avionics Engineer atAstrolab, focused on Building rovers for the moon!
Meanwhile, Azodi serves as a Technology Consultant atAccenture.
