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ChatSign offers a flexible, AI-powered system that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between sign language and speech. Designed for both institutions and individual use, the technology runs offline or through secure networks, making it easy to adapt across different settings. Solutions are available as full hardware units or as software integrations for phones, tablets, and other devices.
Products for Institutions
Product
SignPodium
SignPodium is a podium with a vertical display screen integrated into the stand (facing the audience), while the camera and microphone are positioned on the speaker’s side to capture input.Delivers professional-grade accessibility for large events and conferences, enabling accurate two-way communication and enhancing brand reputation.
Product
SignAvatar Station Pro
The SignAvatar Station Pro device features a full-body digital avatar on a large vertical screen.Facilitates accessibility in large public spaces, such as airports and government offices, with a high-speed speech-to-sign translation system ideal for announcements and regulatory compliance.
Product
SignAvatar Station Lite
The SignAvatar Station Lite is compact and tablet-based. It is optimized for small spaces and environments that require a portable and flexible solution.
Product
SignAvatar Mini
SignAvatar Mini is a portable solution that retains the characteristics of our main products in an efficient and easy-to-carry manner. Applications include hospitals and tourist attractions
Product
Sign Glasses
Help with daily tasks of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals
About Us
ChatSign Technology is an NYU Abu Dhabi spin-off revolutionizing communication for the deaf and
hard-of-hearing (DHH) community. Our AI-powered devices translate speech to sign language and vice versa
in real-time using a lifelike digital avatar. Built in collaboration with NYUAD's Embodied AI & Robotics
Lab with US patent protection, our technology is registered under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
At ChatSign, we are here to help you—empowering seamless, accessible communication for everyone.
Mission & Vision
Mission
At ChatSign, our mission is to bridge the communication gap between Deaf and hearing communities using the power of AI. We are driven by the belief that accessible communication is a fundamental right, not a privilege. By enabling instant, inclusive interactions, we aim to foster independence, dignity, and equal access to services for the 430 million Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals around the world.
Vision
We envision a world where communication flows freely between all people—regardless of hearing ability, language, or background. In this future, language barriers will no longer stand in the way of collaboration in the workplace, learning in classrooms, or access to services in public spaces. ChatSign strives to be at the forefront of this transformation, creating a future where inclusive, seamless communication is the global standard.
Why Choose Us
We adhere to the highest standards of quality in
all our
products and services.
Zhifei (Maggie) Li
CEO, Co-Founder
Yi Fang
Founder
Zhenhua Li
Chief Product Officer
Sohaila Mohammed
CTO, Co-Founder
Myra Rafiq
Business Team
Jiaxi (Cathy) Zhang
Business Team
Yuhe Wu
Business Team
Dulce Maria Pop-Bonini
Business Team
Ali Al Dailati
Business Team
Muhammad Abdullah
Business Team
Angelina Rose Vinay
Business Team
Prof. Anthony Tzes
Technology advisor; Alan Howard Distinguished Professor in Artificial Intelligence; Program Head, Electrical Engineering, NYUAD.
Prof. Maryam Al Nahyan
Strategic advisor; Assistant Professor and Emerging Scholar in Mechanical Engineering, NYUAD.
Tareq Assad Fathi Alnahhal
Active member of DHH community with proficiency in American Sign Language and Emirati Sign Language; Creative and driven Digital Media student
This technology was fully developed at the NYU AI & Robotics Lab under the direction of Professor Fang, and is protected under full U.S. patent rights.
Research is led by Sohaila Mohammed. Development is led by Zhenhua Li.