>
> Ross writes:
>
> This application of the glove is not practical.  You are assuming people
> who are deaf will carry a computer equipped with voice output.

Given a qualified team and a decent amount of money, the glove could be made
practical using more or less existing COTS technology.

>
> Without going into a lot of detail, I have come up with ideas for the use
> of those mechanical puppets, including the idea of learning to control
> robots in a hazardous material, manufacturing facility.

There is a considerable amount of practical work being done in the area of
robotics.

Tom Horn [log in to unmask]