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THE FUTURE
OF SIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION

COMING THIS SPRING

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ASL

Just type your message, and I’ll translate it instantly for you.

This signed ASL message has been created using Kara Auto Translate

APPLIED AI TECHNOLOGY

Kara Auto Translate is an AI-powered technology service that translates text into Sign Language instantly.

Step 1 English Input

English Input

Step 2 AI Gloss Translation

AI Gloss Translation 
      and Kara Notation
      System (KNS)

Step 3 Sign Blending Engine
Step 3 Sign Blending Engine (avatar in motion)
Step 3 Sign Blending Engine (avatar in motion)

Sign Blending Engine

Sign Language Output

Step 4 Sign Database

Sign Database

SOLUTIONS

KAT

Kara Auto Translate

How It Works 

1. Kara Gloss Translator 

Our AI converts English text into our Kara Notation System (KNS), a structured representation that captures grammar, morphology, phonology, emotions, and sentiment - elements essential for accurate sign language translation. 

2. Sign Language Blending Engine 

Using our extensive sign language database, the system generates lifelike motions, ensuring smooth, natural signing that aligns with linguistic and cultural nuances. 

3. Real-time Rendering 

The final translation is rendered into a high-quality sign language video, ready for immediate use. ​

KAT + Hybrid 

Combination with Human Review

AI Auto Translation

AI Auto Translation

Human Review (of AI Auto Translation)
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Human Review

How It Works 

1. KAT (Kara Auto Translate) 

Our AI generates an initial sign language translation using the Kara Translation API. 

2. Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) Review 

In-house or contracted CDIs review the translation using our custom software and Kara Notation System, making refinements to ensure complete accuracy. ​

This solution guarantees culturally appropriate, linguistically precise translations while continuously enhancing AI capabilities through expert feedback. 

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Meet our digital sign language avatars

Our many hyper-realistic sign language avatars (digital humans), are responsible for translating a variety of media content such as Video, Audio, or Text into a signed language. 

Allan, Ami and Saber are some of our many digital humans. Their high fidelity faces and emotional expressions give them the ability to be fully expressive and engaging - easily connecting with the audience. 

They can preside at the bottom of any screen or on any device, interpreting any content into a signed language.


Create Your Own Custom Avatar
For an added level of personalization, clients can design their own digital human avatar by specifying:

  • Age

  • Gender

  • Ethnicity

  • Clothing & Style

Example of Our Work

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Auslan

Awards & Programs

NZ Hi-Tech Awards Logo

Winner of Best Hi-Tech Solution for the Public Good. 

2024

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Epic MegaGrants Recipient

2021

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Edmund Hillary Fellowship
Cohort 4, 2019

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AMCHAM - DHL EXPRESS SUCCESS & INNOVATION AWARDS IN CONJUMCTION WITH UNITED AIRLINES - SOCILA IMPACT AWARD
2024

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TIN NZX Early Stage Company Award Winner

2020

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Epic Games Unreal Dev Grant Recipient

2018

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Angel association - Puawaitanga Award
2024

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NZSL FunD Recipient 
2019 - 2020

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Velocity 100K Challenge
Social Enterprise Winner
2017

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