# Breakthrough Sign Language Devices Quadsquad’s ‘Enabletalk’ Advances Speech By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadsquad-enabletalk References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/enabletalk-sign-language-gloves/23268/) & [enabletalk](http://enabletalk.com/index.html) quadSquad’s ‘EnableTalk’ device is receiving a great deal of attention as the first place winner of [Microsoft’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-3) Imagine Cup. The competition aims to solve problems through technology, and the Ukraine-based team has done a remarkable job of tackling issues related to sign language communication. The [hearing and speech impaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearing-wearables) encounter articulation barriers on a daily basis. While sign language is a critical medium, few comprehend it aside from specialists, leading to constant struggles. The EnableTalk gloves provide an essential stand-in tool as they translate [sign language motions into speech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-language-translation). A series of USB and solar-powered sensors are used here to transfer data to smartphones. The mobile devices then relay information collected via microphones, allowing users to get their messages across in a quick and efficient manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sign Language Translation Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the translation industry with the development of wearable devices that can translate sign language to speech. - **Usb/solar-powered Sensors for Wearable Tech:** The development of USB/solar-powered sensors in wearable tech presents potential opportunities for disruption in multiple industries. - **Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities:** The use of technology to facilitate communication for individuals with disabilities has the potential to disrupt various industries as it becomes more advanced and widely adopted. ### Where This Applies - **Translation Services:** The development of sign language translation devices creates an opportunity for disruption in the translation services industry as the volume of non-verbal communication increases. - **Wearable Technology:** The development of USB/solar-powered sensors in wearable tech presents potential opportunities for disruption in the health and fitness, fashion, and tech industries. - **Assistive Technology:** The adoption of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities has the potential to disrupt the healthcare, education, and accessibility industries as it becomes more widely used. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md) - [Speech-Converting AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck.md) - [Miniature Haptic Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onecoms-fintin-v1.md) - [Sign Language Smart Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinni-smart-assistant.md) - [Facial-Tracking Sonar Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echospeech.md) - [Accessible Keyboard-Like Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidimensional-communication.md) - [Speech Rehabilitation Aid Chokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revoice.md) - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Interactive AAC Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-edu.md)