# PopSignAI Preview — Game that helps you learn ASL!

> Learn ASL with a sign language recognition bubble shooter game. (iPhone/iPad app by Thad Starner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popsignai-preview/id6451365242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thad Starner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697764436)
- Category: Education, Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 259 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popsignai-preview/id6451365242/reviews.md

## What is PopSignAI Preview?

PopSignAI is in preview mode! The first seven levels are available.

Teaching an infant sign language accelerates their language skills, whether they are hearing or deaf. PopSign is an educational bubble shooter game developed by Georgia Tech and RIT/NTID’s Center on Access Technology. The game teaches American Sign Language (ASL) signs based on the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories, which are the first concepts used to teach a language to a child. PopSign is focused on helping hearing parents of deaf infants learn sign, though it can help anyone who wants to learn ASL. 

PopSignAI combines the gameplay of PopSign with sign language recognition, being developed from over 220,000 total examples of 250 signs collected by the Deaf Professional Arts Network from 47 Deaf signers for whom ASL is their first language. Recognition is supported by Google during a Kaggle machine learning competition that completed in May 2023. We are now incorporating Google's Mediapipe hand tracking and sign language recognition models made using Google's TensorFlow Lite into the PopSign game.

95% of deaf infants are born to hearing parents, who often do not know sign. Without access to naturally occurring language acquisition during their critical language-learning years, these children are at risk for Language Deprivation Syndrome (LDS) which can have a serious impact on many aspects of these children's lives, such as relationships, education, and employment. 

PopSignAI is a "bubble shooter" game where the player tries to match three or more bubbles of the same type to burst them. PopsignAI uses a smartphone's selfie camera to recognize the player signing one of five signs while they aim at the bubbles they want to shoot. More levels will be added as the recognition system is incorporated.

If you are interested in providing examples of your signing to help us create the game, please email us at PopSignGame@gmail.com

## Key features

- ASL learning game
- Bubble shooter gameplay
- Sign language recognition
- Camera-based sign input
- Early language development focus


## Frequently asked questions about PopSignAI Preview

### What is PopSignAI?

PopSignAI is an educational bubble shooter game designed to teach American Sign Language (ASL). It uses your smartphone's camera to recognize signs as you play.

### Who is PopSignAI for?

The game is primarily aimed at hearing parents of deaf infants to help them learn ASL. It can also be used by anyone wanting to learn the language.

### How does PopSignAI teach ASL?

It teaches ASL signs based on the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories, which are foundational concepts for language acquisition in children. The game incorporates sign recognition technology.

### What is the gameplay like in PopSignAI?

PopSignAI features a bubble shooter mechanic where players match three or more bubbles of the same type to burst them. The game integrates sign recognition to interact with the gameplay.

### Is PopSignAI available on multiple devices?

Currently, PopSignAI is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. More platform compatibility may be added in future updates.

### How often is PopSignAI updated?

PopSignAI was last updated on July 19, 2023, with version 0.1.4. More levels and features are planned as the recognition system is further developed.

### Does PopSignAI have ads?

No, PopSignAI is ad-free. The app is available for free and does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for PopSignAI?

PopSignAI has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 0.1.4 — 2023-07-19

No release notes.

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## More apps by Thad Starner

- [PopSign](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popsign/id1619809766)
- [PopSignAI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popsignai/id6741191786)

All apps by Thad Starner: https://appshunter.io/developer/1697764436

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