Sign language turned to text with new electric glove

An electric glove which can convert sign language into text messages has been unveiled by scientists. The $100 (£77) device will will allow deaf people to instantly send messages to those who don't understand sign language, according to its inventors. Researchers fitted a standard sports glove with nine flexible strain sensors which react when a user bends their fingers to create the new device. The device consists of a sports glove which has been fitted with nine stretchable sensors positioned over the knuckles. When a user bends their fingers or thumb to sign a letter, the sensors stretch, which causes an electrical signal to be produced.