VSL Labs

Enhancing Transportation Accessibility: VSL Labs’ Vision 🌍 At VSL Labs, we’re transforming transportation accessibility with real-time AI-powered ASL translation. From safety instructions to flight updates, our solutions ensure Deaf and Hard of Hearing passengers have equal access to vital information. 🚉 Beyond Aviation:   We’re collaborating with public transport systems to integrate ASL translations into bus and train station screens, offering real-time updates for all passengers. 📊 The Need: With 466M people globally impacted by hearing loss (WHO, 2021), accessible transportation isn’t optional- it’s essential. As Dr. John Smith aptly said, "Accessibility in sign language is about equal access to critical services." 💡 Your Voice Matters:   What are your experiences with accessibility in public transport? Have you encountered ASL-embedded content on information screens? Share your thoughts - your feedback helps us innovate for a more inclusive future. Together, let’s create transportation systems that work for everyone. 🚀

We are excited to announce that VSL Labs has been honored at the Global Tech Awards 🏆 for our advancements in Assistive Technology, winning the best-awarded startup in this category!    This award recognizes our efforts to utilize AI for accessibility, mainly through developing sign language technology solutions using 3D avatars.   IEEE studies show that conversational AI tailored to user needs enhances satisfaction and engagement, and this philosophy drives our daily work.   This recognition inspires us to continue innovating accessible and intuitive tech solutions 💡. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone on this journey, especially our dedicated VSL Labs team - this achievement is for you! 🙌   Thank you to Global Tech Awards for the recognition and to our community for your continued support! ❤️ Learn more about the award here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gckgJtuC #globaltechawards #vsllabs #asistivetechnology #techforgood #signlanguage #accesability #Innovationwithimpact #Futureofaccesability #awardwinning

Lifting the hood, let me clarify the connection between new tech and AI applications as we see it in VSL labs. This week, NVIDIA quietly released a groundbreaking new AI model that is set to change the game. Their **NVLM-D-72B** model has 72 billion parameters and delivers exceptional performance in both text and visual tasks. According to NVIDIA, this model outperforms leading and much bigger AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4 and Anthropic's Claude-3.5 on critical benchmarks. But why is this important for us at VSL Labs? The NVLM-D-72 B is designed to handle multimodal tasks, combining text and visual analysis with high accuracy. This makes it an ideal tool for real-time sign language translation systems, a core focus of our technology. Translating spoken language to sign language requires processing both the words and contextual cues from visual data, like gestures and facial expressions. NVIDIA's new model offers precisely the type of **multimodal capability** that can drastically improve the performance of our systems. Moreover, **NVIDIA's open-source approach** to this model democratizes access to cutting-edge AI, empowering smaller companies like ours to build on top of these robust foundations. Incorporating this advanced model into our systems can refine our real-time translation capabilities, ensuring more accurate, faster, and accessible communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Studies like Chen et al. (2023) emphasize the importance of user-centered design and continuous feedback from real users to enhance AI systems. NVIDIA's open-source model allows us to iterate more quickly based on community feedback, integrate improvements in real time, and ensure that our solutions stay at the forefront of AI and accessibility. The future is now: With NVIDIA's breakthrough model, we're poised to make sign language translation more accurate and seamless than ever. Together, we're pushing the boundaries of AI-powered accessibility. #AI #NVIDIA #Accessibility #Innovation #DeepTech #VSLabs--- **References:** - Wang, J., Liu, Y., & Zhang, H. (2022). Real-Time Machine Translation: Challenges and Applications. *Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research*. - Chen, R., Park, J., & Smith, K. (2023). User-Centered Design in AI Applications: Enhancing Accessibility. *Human-Computer Interaction Review*.

From South Korea to Spain! 🌍✈️ 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that VSL Labs has won the #StartupChallenge at The Gap in Between 2024, in the Social Inclusion and Equity Beyond Business category! 🎉 It’s an incredible honor to receive this award, and we are deeply grateful for this recognition at such an impactful summit. A huge thank you to the The Gap in Between and Social Nest Foundation for creating this amazing initiative and for recognizing the work we do to drive social inclusion through technology. We remain committed to pushing innovation forward, ensuring it serves as a driving force for positive change in the world. 💪🌍 Tal Meged Tofik Saliba #TheGIB24 #TheGIB #Innovation #Impact #SignLanguage

We did it! 🏆🎉 Go Blue and White! 🇮🇱 We are beyond excited to announce that VSL Labs won the Global Winner title at the South Summit Korea Deep Tech & AI competition, in the category of Innovative Impact and Sustainability! 🌍💡 It means a lot to us, as it reflects our commitment to not only innovation but also making a positive, lasting impact. This victory is a huge honor, but it’s also just the beginning. We’re on a mission to make the world more accessible for over 450 million D/deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals globally. 🌐✊ We are building the first GenAI SaaS platform for real-time sign language translation, which will have a transformative impact on the D/deaf community worldwide. This is more than an award - it’s a recognition of how AI technology is opening the way to bridge the communication gap. Join us in the new era of communication! 🙌 #southsummitkorea #genai #signlanguage #deeptech #ai

Guess who made the cut? 😎 VSL Labs is officially in the top 10 at South Summit Korea 2024! 🎉 We compete with the best in AI and Deep Tech, showcasing our game-changing visual-spatial AI technology. Our team's hard work is paying off big time, and here's why: 🚀 We're revolutionizing communication by helping businesses translate content into real-time sign language with AI-powered 3D avatars. Imagine a world where language barriers disappear! 🌐 Our tech goes beyond just translation. We're crafting a future where everyone can interact with technology naturally and intuitively regardless of hearing ability. 💡 From enhancing accessibility in public spaces to revolutionizing online content, our AI opens doors to inclusive communication like never before. We're not just building tech but shaping a more inclusive digital future. And this is just the beginning! #AIRevolution #TopTenStartup #SouthSummitKorea #VSLLabs #FutureOfTech #InclusiveTech #SignLanguage

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as finalists in the South Summit Korea 2024 AI startup contest! 🎉🚀 This recognition is more than just a pat on the back- it's a launchpad for innovation.   Being among the top 30 AI startups showcased in Suwon is truly electrifying, but what excites us is the potential for collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas. 🤝💡   Join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Let's connect and create some AI magic! ✨   #SouthSummitKorea #AIInnovation #StartupLife

🎊 We’re thrilled to be partnering with the amazing team at XRAI Glass to combine real-time generative AI sign language with live subtitles, empowering the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community worldwide! 🧏♂️ Check out the preview below to see how this groundbreaking technology works inside a pair of XRAI smart glasses!👇 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/en6gBvRN #AssistiveTechnology #XR #SmartGlasses #AR #SignLanguage

🚀 We're excited to announce that Yaniv Eytani, our CTO at VSL Labs, will be speaking at the AI & Generative AI Summit on September 19th at the Amdocs auditorium! Yaniv will delve into how Generative AI and LLMs are transforming sign language translation, overcoming the complex challenges of creating accurate and culturally nuanced Generative Sign Language. This pioneering work is driving us closer to a more inclusive and accessible digital world for the Deaf community. Don’t miss it! Come join us for insightful conversations and innovation. 🙌 #GenerativeAI #SignLanguage #LLM #AssistiveTechnology #AISummit

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that VSL Labs has been selected as a finalist for South Summit 2024 in South Korea! 🎉 We'll be participating in the Deep Tech & AI category, pitching on the grand stage alongside 30 other amazing startups. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to share our groundbreaking innovations with the world! 🌍✨ South Summit is one of the world's top platforms for startups, investors, and institutions to accelerate innovation. We are honored to be among the cutting-edge startups chosen from hundreds of applicants, showcasing the very best in global innovation. 💡🚀 Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to take the stage and represent VSL Labs! #SouthSummit2024 #DeepTech #AI #Innovation #Startups #VSLlabs