Inclusion in focus: alangu presents AI avatar for the deaf at VOX!

Inclusion in focus: alangu presents AI avatar for the deaf at VOX!

On Monday, October 20, 2025, the innovative sign language avatar from alangu will be presented on VOX. The software was specifically developed to translate texts into sign language and thus improve digital accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing people. The municipality of Zeitlarn is part of a network that works with 86 German municipalities to make websites barrier-free for these target groups. This initiative is an important step towards a more inclusive society where information is accessible to everyone. Zeitlarn reports that ...

alangu was founded in 2023 by an experienced team in the fields of artificial intelligence, sign language and inclusion. The founders include Alexander Stricker, Norbert Helff and Prof. Dr. Elisabeth André from the University of Augsburg. Their goal is to offer a modular platform for the automatic translation of sign language content to address the shortage of interpreters and support legal requirements for digital accessibility. Startup Valley reports that...

Innovative technology and vision

The sign language avatar from alangu uses artificial intelligence technologies for automated translation. This is done through the combination of multimodal data, trained models and linguistic rules. The development took place in close collaboration with deaf experts to ensure that the technology meets the needs of users. alangu's vision extends far beyond the borders of Germany: the company plans to establish digital accessibility worldwide in every context and in every language. Media Beats brings in additional perspectives that...

A wide range of applications for the technology are envisaged, including e-commerce solutions and real-time announcements at train stations and airports. With over 160 municipalities and companies already using the technology, alangu shows that their solutions are not just theoretical in nature, but are already having practical applications. The planned presentation in the popular show “Lion’s Den” is intended not only to create visibility for the socially relevant topic, but also to appeal to investors and partners.

A look into the future of accessibility

The continually increasing legal requirements for accessibility, particularly through the European Web Accessibility Directive, make it essential that companies adapt their digital offerings accordingly. From 2030, barrier-free user interfaces could become mandatory. This is further driven by technological developments such as artificial intelligence, which improve how people with disabilities experience digital content. Media Beats notes that...

The need to integrate accessibility into digital products and services is becoming increasingly urgent. In this dynamic environment, alangu's approach plays a key role by combining technology with social responsibility and aims to ensure greater inclusion and accessibility.