Parrot is an innovative web application designed to provide instant, AI-driven translations from Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) to text. It serves as a vital tool for the Deaf community, learners, family members, and professionals, fostering more inclusive and seamless communication.
# 🦜 Parrot - Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) Translator
**Bridge the communication gap with real-time Nigerian Sign Language translation, powered by the Google Gemini API.**
Parrot is an innovative web application designed to provide instant, AI-driven translations from Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) to text. It serves as a vital tool for the Deaf community, learners, family members, and professionals, fostering more inclusive and seamless communication.
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## ✨ Key Features
- **🗣️ Real-Time Conversation Mode**: Translates continuous signing from a live camera feed, providing both a raw sign gloss and an AI-refined, natural language sentence.
- **⚡ Quick Translate**: Instantly recognizes and identifies single signs, perfect for quick lookups or learning new vocabulary.
- **🧠 AI Assistant**: An integrated, expert assistant powered by Gemini Pro that can answer any question about NSL, from grammar and syntax to cultural nuances.
- **📖 NSL Dictionary**: A searchable dictionary of common signs, complete with video (emoji placeholder) demonstrations to aid in learning and practice.
- **🔒 Privacy First**: All camera processing is done in real-time. Video data is never stored, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure.
- **🇳🇬 Built for Nigeria**: Specifically tailored to understand the unique grammar, signs, and cultural context of Nigerian Sign Language.
- **📱 Fully Responsive**: A seamless experience whether you're on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
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## 🚀 Technology Stack
This project leverages a modern, powerful tech stack to deliver a fast and intelligent user experience.
- **Frontend**:
- **React**: A declarative, component-based library for building the user interface.
- **TypeScript**: For static typing, improving code quality and maintainability.
- **Tailwind CSS**: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid and responsive UI development.
- **Lucide React**: Beautiful and consistent icons.
- **AI & Backend**:
- **Google Gemini API**: The core …