INTERACT: An AI-Driven Extended Reality Framework for Accesible Communication Featuring Real-Time Sign Language Interpretation and Emotion Recognition
Video conferencing has become central to professional collaboration, yet most platforms offer limited support for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and multilingual users. The World Health Organisation estimates that over 430 million people worldwide require rehabilitation for disabling hearing loss, a figure projected to exceed 700 million by 2050. Conventional accessibility measures remain constrained by high costs, limited availability, and logistical barriers, while Extended Reality (XR) technologies open new possibilities for immersive and inclusive communication. This paper presents INTERACT (Inclusive Networking for Translation and Embodied Real-Time Augmented Communication Tool), an AI-drive...
| Authors | Nikolaos D. Tantaroudas, Andrew J. McCracken, Ilias Karachalios et al. |
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| Primary category | cs.CE |
| Published | 7 April 2026 |
| Last updated at source | 7 April 2026 |
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