Gesture Vox

On 26th November, we had the incredible #opportunity to attend WECON Movement,organized by Change Mechanics Pvt Ltd in collaboration with British Council. It was one of the most inspiring gatherings for #innovators and #startups in Pakistan. The day was packed with #brilliant ideas, thought-provoking discussions, and meaningful #connections that reminded us how powerful #collaboration and creativity can be. We were especially honored to be interviewed by Startupdotpk, where we shared the purpose of Gesture Vox, our journey, and our vision to make assistive technology accessible and impactful for the deaf and mute community. Experiences like these not only fuel our #motivation but also #strengthen our belief in the difference technology can make in people’s lives. Days like WECON are a reminder that with #passion, innovation, and collaboration, the future of assistive tech in Pakistan is brighter than ever.

As we conclude #Cohort 1 of the #GestureVox #Internship Program, we want to extend sincere appreciation to our interns, Haseeb Sajjad and Hashim Waleed Hammad from #App Development and Zuha Imman and Muhammad Hammad from #Business Development for their outstanding contributions. Over the past weeks, they have demonstrated #professionalism, #creativity, and genuine #commitment to our mission of building technology that gives every sign a voice. Their work has strengthened both our #product and our #purpose. Thank you for being part of GestureVox’s #journey toward inclusive #innovation. We wish you continued #success in all your #future endeavors.

When Communication Breaks Down, Lives Are Affected We recently came across the story of Richard MacQueen, a deaf man from Dundee who was mistakenly told he had #HIV after a hospital failed to provide a qualified British Sign Language #BSL #interpreter. While receiving test results for #pneumonia, a nurse with limited BSL skills signed “HIV” with a thumbs-up, a gesture Richard interpreted as a #positive #diagnosis. For two distressing days, he believed his life was over, until a #qualified interpreter clarified that his results were, in fact, negative. This incident highlights a critical issue: the lack of #accessible and #accurate #communication support for deaf individuals in #healthcare settings. It’s not just a communication gap , it’s a human gap that technology and empathy must work together to close. At Gesture Vox, we are committed to addressing this challenge. By integrating gesture recognition and #AI-driven translation, GestureVox aims to create a real-time communication bridge between deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and the hearing community. Our vision is to ensure that no message, especially in #critical moments, is ever lost in translation. #Technology alone can’t replace human connection, but it can empower understanding. Every gesture, every sign, every expression deserves to be seen, heard, and understood.

We had the incredible opportunity to showcase our project, Gesture Vox , at #AI-Wrapper 2025 conducted by Ignite and Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan, held at National Incubation Center Islamabad (H-9), a national platform that brought together 1712 teams from 106 cities, submitting 2889 projects across diverse categories. In our domain, #EdTech, we competed among 787 incredible projects from across Pakistan and proudly secured the #8th position in the #Regional Round! Although we didn’t qualify for the final round, the experience was immensely rewarding, filled with #learning, #networking, and #inspiration from some of the brightest minds in #AI and #innovation. A heartfelt thank you to Yaruq Nadeem and National Science & Technology Park for their continuous #guidance and for providing us the opportunity to #grow, #learn, and #compete on such high stages. Here’s to #learning, #building, and coming back #stronger! #AIWrapper2025 #GestureVox #EdTech #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #NICIslamabad #Hatch8 #LearningJourney

Every idea starts with a moment of #realization. For us, it was witnessing how communication barriers continue to isolate members of the #deaf #community, not because of a lack of #ability, but because of a lack of accessibility. We knew #technology could do more. So, we set out to create something that could bridge that gap, transforming sign language into speech and speech into understanding. That’s how #GestureVox was born. It wasn’t just about building a device; it was about building a bridge, a bridge of communication, #inclusion, and #empowerment. What inspired your first #innovation? Share your story below.

Proud moment for Gesture Vox! On 20th August 2025, we had the privilege of presenting our startup Gesture Vox: Pakistani Sign Language to Speech System, at the Digital Inclusivity in Higher Education Workshop hosted at NUST Business School in collaboration with the University of Dundee Business School and funded by the British Council . Our session, Assistive Technology Projects at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), showcased innovative student-led solutions designed to make education and society more inclusive for persons with disabilities. We shared: 🔹 How Gesture Vox was conceptualized and developed. 🔹 The technical journey of building wearable gloves with sensors, real-time machine learning, and speech output. 🔹 The impact: enabling communication accessibility for the deaf and mute community in Pakistan. The workshop brought together faculty, NGOs, and industry leaders, creating valuable conversations around inclusivity, accessibility, and collaboration. We are deeply thankful to National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), NUST Business School, Menahel Hamid, and the British Council for providing this platform, and to all those striving to build a more accessible and inclusive digital future.

International Day of Sign Languages reminds us that communication is a universal right. At Gesture Vox, we are committed to empowering the deaf and mute community by developing innovative solution that translate Pakistani sign language into voice output. Our goal is simple yet profound: to make everyday conversations accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free. Together, we can build a world where every gesture is understood, and every individual is heard.

Imagine sitting in a restaurant, craving your favorite meal… but no one understands you. For the deaf community, this isn’t imagination it’s reality. GestureVox changes that. Now, silence speaks. #GestureVox #VoiceThroughHands #BreakingBarriers

We’re expanding our team! GestureVox is looking for Social Media and Graphic Design Interns who are passionate about technology, creativity, and impact. If you want to be part of a startup that’s giving voice to the deaf-mute community through smart wearable gloves, this is your chance. 🚀 📍 Location (hybrid): NUST NSTP, Islamabad 📩 Apply by sending your CV/portfolio to connect.gesturevox@gmail.com Let’s build the future of communication together

Today, millions who use sign language aren’t heard. Tomorrow, they will. GestureVox smart gloves translate Pakistani Sign Language into real-time speech—turning silence into conversation across classrooms, clinics, and service counters. This is not just technology; it’s access, dignity, and opportunity.