London Design Silver

2024

LanBridge

Entrant Company

China Academy of Art

Category

Product Design - Smart Technologies

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

LanBridge centers on emotional communication, merging AI-powered emotion recognition with sign language-to-speech technology to bridge emotional barriers in hearing-impaired and hearing-abled communication. Beyond accurate language translation, LanBridge prioritizes the delicate conveyance of emotions, making every conversation resonate deeply, fostering understanding and trust. Through continuous learning and optimization, LanBridge facilitates natural, seamless interactions, empowering individuals with hearing impairments to integrate smoothly into society and opening a new chapter in barrier-free communication.

LanBridge is an intelligently designed translation device, crafted for comfort with ergonomic principles. Its lightweight build, intuitive interface, and ease of use allow users to enjoy barrier-free communication quickly and effortlessly. With automated intelligent translation and real-time feedback, LanBridge simplifies operations, ensuring information is conveyed accurately and promptly. Emotion recognition and personalized voice cloning make conversations feel warm and empathetic rather than impersonal. From the confidence it inspires to the comfort it provides, LanBridge meets users’ holistic needs, serving as a welcoming bridge between the hearing and hearing-impaired worlds.

Built on minimalist design principles, LanBridge features a streamlined circular form with a symmetrical wristband, blending a sleek black base with vibrant orange accents to highlight a modern tech aesthetic. The smooth, rounded contour merges seamlessly with smart elements, providing not only comfortable wear but also a discreet profile to reduce the psychological impact of wearing a device.

With its unique emotion recognition, LanBridge stands out among sign language translators. It doesn’t just convert voice and sign language into text in real-time—it also captures and conveys the speaker’s emotions, offering personalized voice cloning for more authentic, natural interactions. Its multimodal information integration—visual, auditory, and tactile—creates a rich interactive experience. With an all-in-one design and user-friendly interface, LanBridge ensures effortless, barrier-free communication, ushering in a new era of emotionally connected accessibility.

By promoting barrier-free communication technology, LanBridge enhances inclusion for the hearing and hearing-impaired communities, strengthening social cohesion. Its emotion recognition feature reduces emotional miscommunication, fostering closer relationships. In fields like education and healthcare, LanBridge optimizes environments and boosts efficiency, providing equal learning opportunities for hearing-impaired students.





Credits

Sun Chendong
Bao Keni
Li Zerui
Chen Peiling
Tian Hao
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