#nhk_epcojp #ibcorg
**NHK Enterprises** introduced a hyper-realistic avatar, KIKI, in 2023 to convey information in Japanese Sign Language. Designed in MAYA and animated in the Unity game engine, KIKI boasts detailed features for authentic sign language expression. The Sign Language CG Service from NHK uses data from the Japan Meteorological Agency to auto-generate sign language graphics through a system with a database of 7,000 basic expressions. KIKI’s motions, captured from a deaf individual, utilize 141 sensors across the body and specialized cameras for facial movements. Supervised by Professor Yutaka Osugi, the aim is to expand KIKI’s capabilities to multiple global sign languages and broader public use.
https://www.ibc.org/technical-papers/ibc2023-tech-papers-sign-language-interpreter-virtual-human-avatar-kiki/10289.article