Why is sign-language translation technically difficult?
Sign languages use their own grammar and express meaning through simultaneous signals from hands, face, body, and space. A system must interpret motion and context rather than replace each gesture with a spoken-language word. Camera position, lighting, signing variation, and the conversation's purpose can all affect interpretation.
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