Automatic Sign Language Processing

An umbrella term encompassing three major areas of technology for sign language: automatic sign language generation (ASLG, creating sign language output from text or speech), automatic sign language recognition (ASLR, interpreting sign language input), and automatic sign language translation (ASLT, converting between sign language and spoken/written language). ASLP systems aim to support communication between sign language users and non-signers, though researchers emphasize that these technologies should be developed with, not just for, the Deaf community to ensure they meet actual user needs and respect cultural contexts.