Nero is a React Native (Expo) mobile app with on-device OCR, | π€ ML Kit Vision | π¨ Expo Router | π£οΈ Integrated TTS and multilingual translation. Designed for travelers in Congo, it allows you to capture signs (French, Lingala, Kikongo) and get instant translation in 10+ languages.
# Hermes
Hermes - Instant Sign Translation for Tourists
React Native (Expo) mobile app with on-device OCR and multilingual translation.
Designed for travelers in Congo, it captures signs (French, Lingala, Kikongo) and provides instant translation in 10+ languages.
π 100% offline capable | π€ ML Kit Vision | π¨ Expo Router | π£οΈ Integrated TTS
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# π Hermes
**Instant translation of signs for tourists in Congo**
π± View demo β’ π Installation β’ π Documentation
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## β¨ Features
### π― Core
- **π· Intelligent OCR** ββ- Text recognition on signs via ML Kit (on-device)
- **π Translation 10+ languages** - English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean
- **π Text-to-speech** - Audio playback of translations (TTS)
- **π΄ Offline mode** - Works without internet thanks to embedded models
### π¨ UX/UI
- **Smooth navigation** - Expo Router with native animations
- **Dark interface** - Optimized for outdoor lighting (safari, street)
- **Haptic feedback** - Vibrations during capture
- **Local history** - Saves recent translations
### π¨π© Congo specific
- **Multi-language detection** - French, Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili
- **Survival Dictionary** - 500+ Pre-loaded Common Signs
- **Optimized for Low Networks** - Image Compression, Offline Fallback
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## ποΈ Architecture
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## π Installation
### Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- Expo CLI
- Android Studio (Android) or Xcode (iOS)
### Steps
```bash
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone
github.com
cd signlingo-congo
# 2. Install dependencies
npm install
# 3. Start the development server
npx expo start
# 4. Scan the QR code with Expo G β¦