Community participation
Help shape what comes first.
We want this research to be shaped with Deaf and BSL communities, not only for them.
Current question01
Which BSL smart-device commands would be most useful?
The examples below are only starting points. We want to understand what would be genuinely useful in everyday life.
Your input will help guide command priorities, system behaviour, privacy safeguards, and future prototype evaluation.
Heating
warmercolderMedia
playpausevolume upvolume downCommunication
call someonesend a messageDaily support
timerremindercalendarweatherSafety & care
helpemergencydoorbell alertsupport requestSystem behaviour
Recognition is only one part of the problem.
Future systems must behave safely, transparently, and respectfully—especially for high-impact actions.
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Should it act immediately or ask for confirmation?
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Should it show what it understood before acting?
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How should users correct a misunderstanding?
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Which actions should always require confirmation?
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How should it respond when it is unsure?
Who can get involved?
Many perspectives are needed.
We welcome individual feedback, workshop interest, prototype evaluation, and conversations about collaboration.
Deaf peopleBSL usersBSL interpretersFamilies & carersTeachersAccessibility professionalsDeaf organisationsResearchersTechnology developersHealthcarePublic services
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Tell us whether you want to share feedback, hear about workshops, take part in prototype evaluation, or discuss collaboration.