Zerobionic

Zerobionic’s flagship innovation is a robotic exoskeleton that translates complex STEM content into real-time sign language, giving deaf and hard-of-hearing students full, uninterrupted access to classroom learning. Using AI and natural language processing, the exoskeleton converts speech and text-based content into sign language gestures that mirror real-world instruction. This solution restores agency and equality in classrooms where deaf students are often marginalized or dependent on limited human interpretation. Unlike imported assistive devices that are costly and incompatible with local sign dialects, our robotic exoskeleton is built in Africa, for African learners. What sets it apart is its sustainable design: the entire structure is made from recycled plastic, reducing production costs by over 60% compared to conventional assistive devices. With each unit, we're repurposing an average of 5000 kilograms of plastic waste and keeping it out of landfills. Designed to operate efficiently in both low-resource and urban classrooms, the exoskeleton requires no permanent internet connection and is modular for easy maintenance. With real-time translation speeds under 2 seconds and high gesture accuracy tested at over 92%, the device offers both speed and precision, a learning companion opening STEM pathways for learners who were once left behind.