The Snapchat ASL Alphabet lens has been announced by the social media brand as an educational filter that encourages users to try their hand at learning American Sign Language (ASL). The filter was developed through a partnership with SignAll and makes use of machine learning technology as well as computer vision to recognize the hand gestures the user is making. The lens will thus teach users to fingerspell their name, practice the ASL alphabet and even play games to practice.
The company commented on the new Snapchat ASL Alphabet lens saying. "We hope that Lenses not only evolve the way we see the world, but help us feel closer to one another. For native signers, in a world where linguistic inequity is prevalent, we believe AR can help evolve the way we communicate. We look forward to learning more from our community as we strive to continuously improve experiences for everyone on Snapchat."
Educational ASL Social Filters
The Snapchat ASL Alphabet Lens Encourages Users to Learn
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