The FluSS project investigates fluency in speech and signing across proficiency levels (L1 and L2).

This project has at its core research into semi-automatic language sample analysis. The focus is on the development and evaluation of a software which can be used to support speech therapists in the diagnostics of language disorders in children. In a first phase, the goal is to create a corpus with spontaneous speech of children of ages four to six with typical and atypical language development in Swiss German and Standard German. This data is then used to train automatic speech recognition and automatic language sample analysis models. The process targeted is semi-automatic, with a human (i.e., an expert) in the loop.

Digilinguo is a platform that promotes sustainable practices in the use of digital translation and language tools, thus allowing for language barriers to be overcome in public institutions. Three channels will be created to help it in achieving this objective: 1) a test track for trying out and testing digital tools, 2) an online platform for the training of interpreting specialists and 3) meet-ups that facilitate the networking of stakeholders from the worlds of research, education and practice.

SIGMA aims to provide fundamental tools for automatically processing sign languages, with the main goal of improving a higher-level task: sign language machine translation. Improving machine translation for sign languages is relevant for Swiss and international societies.

The goal of this project is to evaluate large multimodal AI systems (Gemini and equivalent systems) to help users with accessibility requirements to plan journeys that involve navigation in indoor and outdoor public spaces with confidence. The outcome of the project will be an evaluation conducted according to the latest international standards that provides valuable feedback on promoting advance journey planning for persons with disabilities to improve model capabilities.

Finding one’s way on a UZH campus can be challenging, especially for first-year students, visitors, and students and staff with disabilities. The "Indoornavigation@UZH" project is an implementation project involving various departments and divisions at UZH. It aims to improve wayfinding and navigation within UZH by introducing a digital solution that addresses the diverse needs of users.

This project aims to make scientific graphs accessible to people with visual impairments, who often rely on screen readers to access digital content.