Our Mission

At BSL Bridge, we believe communication is a fundamental human right. Our innovative technology bridges the gap between the deaf community and the hearing world, fostering understanding, inclusion, and equal access to opportunities.

Impact Statistics:

Over 430 million people worldwide experience disabling hearing loss
BSL has been recognized as an official language in the UK since 2003
Our solution provides a 16:1 return on social investment over 10 years
87% of deaf people report improved quality of life with accessible communication tools

Key Advantages

Real-Time Translation: Converts British Sign Language to text instantly with minimal delay
High Accuracy: Achieves 70%+ accuracy in sign recognition and continues to improve
User-Friendly Design: Intuitive interface accessible to all ages and technical backgrounds
Privacy-Focused: Secure on-device processing with minimal data storage
Affordable Solution: Significantly more cost-effective than human interpreters
Portable Technology: Compact design for use in any environment

THE CHALLENGE

For millions of deaf individuals, everyday interactions present significant challenges. Communication barriers lead to:

Educational Barriers: Deaf students experience 30% lower graduation rates in settings without proper support systems
Workplace Limitations: Qualified deaf professionals face a 42% higher unemployment rate despite equal qualifications
Social Isolation: 7 in 10 deaf individuals report feelings of exclusion in group settings and public events
Healthcare Disparities: 63% of medical settings lack proper interpretation services, leading to compromised care

Over 24% of young people are at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe noise exposure, making accessible communication solutions more critical than ever for future generations.

OUR SOLUTION

The BSL Bridge is an innovative IoT device that captures sign language gestures through a camera and translates them into text in real-time. By providing an affordable, portable alternative to human interpreters, we're making communication accessible in classrooms, workplaces, healthcare settings, and beyond.

How It Works:

Capture: Our precision camera captures hand gestures in real-time
Analysis: Advanced machine learning algorithms interpret the signs using a comprehensive database of BSL patterns
Translation: The system converts signs into corresponding text, displayed on a webpage
Integration: Portable design allows seamless use throughout daily activities