--- title: "OMOTAYO EMMANUEL OMOYEMI (@tayo4christ) | Hashnode" description: "Human-Centred AI Researcher | Multimodal systems for accessible communication. Read the latest articles by OMOTAYO EMMANUEL OMOYEMI on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@tayo4christ" --- @tayo4christ # OMOTAYO EMMANUEL OMOYEMI @tayo4christ · United Kingdom · Joined August 2025 Human-Centred AI Researcher | Multimodal systems for accessible communication [Website](https://omotayo-emmanuel-omoyemi.vercel.app/) ### [How I Built a Makaton AI Companion Using Gemini Nano and the Gemini API](https://freecodecamp.org/news/how-i-built-a-makaton-ai-companion-using-gemini-nano-and-the-gemini-api?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When I started my research on AI systems that could translate Makaton (a sign and symbol language designed to support speech and communication), I wanted to bridge a gap in accessibility for learners with speech or language difficulties. Over time, t... 22 min read · [freecodecamp.org](https://freecodecamp.org/news/how-i-built-a-makaton-ai-companion-using-gemini-nano-and-the-gemini-api?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 7, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-built-a-makaton-ai-companion-using-gemini-nano-and-the-gemini-api/690e1f43cb50ea9684f6d9aa) ### [How to Use Transformers for Real-Time Gesture Recognition](https://freecodecamp.org/news/using-transformers-for-real-time-gesture-recognition?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Gesture and sign recognition is a growing field in computer vision, powering accessibility tools and natural user interfaces. Most beginner projects rely on hand landmarks or small CNNs, but these often miss the bigger picture because gestures are no... 20 min read · [freecodecamp.org](https://freecodecamp.org/news/using-transformers-for-real-time-gesture-recognition?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 6, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/using-transformers-for-real-time-gesture-recognition/68e3c692aa82abf4b593114c) ### [How to Build a Multimodal Makaton-to-English Translator for Accessible Education](https://freecodecamp.org/news/build-a-multimodal-translator-for-accessible-education?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Discover how AI is transforming accessibility in education, from Makaton gesture translation to adaptive speech assistants like AURA. Explore multimodal AI 21 min read · [freecodecamp.org](https://freecodecamp.org/news/build-a-multimodal-translator-for-accessible-education?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/build-a-multimodal-translator-for-accessible-education/68cb5e6df1766dffdd20f610) ### [How to Build AI Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech Accessibility Tools with Python](https://freecodecamp.org/news/build-ai-accessibility-tools-with-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn how to use AI to make classrooms more inclusive. Build simple Python tools for speech-to-text and text-to-speech that support diverse learners. 15 min read · [freecodecamp.org](https://freecodecamp.org/news/build-ai-accessibility-tools-with-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/build-ai-accessibility-tools-with-python/68b5f910f596271023ce3698) ### [How to Create a Real-Time Gesture-to-Text Translator Using Python and Mediapipe](https://freecodecamp.org/news/create-a-real-time-gesture-to-text-translator?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Sign and symbol languages, like Makaton and American Sign Language (ASL), are powerful communication tools. However, they can create challenges when communicating with people who don't understand them. As a researcher working on AI for accessibility,... 9 min read · [freecodecamp.org](https://freecodecamp.org/news/create-a-real-time-gesture-to-text-translator?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/create-a-real-time-gesture-to-text-translator/68a331edf6c19271552e2ac7)