17/07/2026
Our team developed Project REACH (Radar-Enabled Access to Communication for the Hearing-Impaired Students), an innovative device that uses millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar to capture Filipino Sign Language (FSL) gestures without requiring wearable gloves or computer vision. The radar sensor scans the signer's hand and arm movements. The radar detects these physical changes even in dark environments and transmits the data to a connected device, which decodes the gesture into text and speech. Employs machine learning models to instantly translate FSL gestures into spoken audio and readable text. Displays translations visually, making it easier for hearing-impaired individuals to communicate with abled individuals in real time.