Using GenAI to create an ASL (American Sign Language) avatar!

We're going to have an amazing meeting where Rob Koch and Suresh Poopandi will create an entire system for creating an Avatar the listens and demonstrates ASL for what is spoken.

In today’s world, effective communication is essential for fostering inclusivity and breaking down barriers. However, for individuals who rely on visual communication methods like American Sign Language (ASL), traditional communication tools often fall short. That’s where GenASL comes in. GenASL is a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution that translates speech or text into expressive ASL avatar animations, bridging the gap between spoken and written language and sign language.

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Rob Koch is a Principal in Data Engineering at Slalom Build. A tech enthusiast who thrives on steering projects from their initial spark to successful fruition, Rob Koch is Principal at Slalom Build, AWS Hero, and Co-chair of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group. His expertise in architecting event-driven systems is firmly rooted in the belief that data should be harnessed in real time.

Rob relishes the challenge of examining existing systems and mapping the journey towards an event-driven architecture. With a versatile skill set encompassing software development, database management, Kubernetes orchestration, security protocols, data analytics, and enterprise architecture, Rob has worked across various industries, including energy, healthcare, finance, insurance, marketing, telecommunications, and the nonprofit sector.

He writes on occasion at deafinthecloud.com and is also the co-organizer of AWS User Group Seattle.