PUNE, INDIA — In a major breakthrough for MedTech and assistive technology, first-year MCA and MBA students from MIT ADT University, Pune Sagar Pavan Singh, Shreyash Patil, Kashif Ansari, Ashwini Magar, Komal Jat, and Gori Kaushik have created OmniSpeak. Developed for the Smart India Hackathon 2026 under the Student Innovation theme, this wearable smart glove bridges the communication gap for individuals living with speech and hearing impairments.
OmniSpeak directly addresses the everyday challenges non-verbal individuals face when trying to express urgent needs or ask for immediate assistance. Unlike conventional assistive tools that depend on smartphones, screen navigation, or an active internet connection, OmniSpeak functions as a completely self-contained, ofline communication system.
The wearable device detects finger gestures and contact interactions through precise digital sensing inputs. An onboard dual-core ESP32 microprocessing unit processes these movements and uses ESP-
NOW a low-overhead, peer-to-peer wireless protocol to instantly send command signals. A secondary receiver unit paired with a DFPlayer Mini MP3 module and a microSD card then broadcasts clear, pre-recorded voice messages through an integrated compact speaker.
Designed for real-world reliability, OmniSpeak features recognition for 16 pre-programmed commands. Users can instantly vocalize critical emergency alerts for help, hospital assistance, general emergencies, danger warnings, and medical allergies. It also enables fast, effortless daily communication for requesting directions or reaching out to family members.
The student team behind the vision includes MCA students Sagar Pavan Singh, Shreyash Patil, Kashif Ansari, Ashwini Magar, and Komal Jat, alongside MBA student Gori Kaushik. To protect their hardware architecture and gesture-recognition system, the team is actively in the process of securing a UK Patent for OmniSpeak.
Guided by their vision of "Small Innovations. Big Impact," the team believes that being able to trigger an instant vocal message during a critical moment restores personal independence, safety, and dignity. As they move forward, the MIT ADT University students plan to refine their prototype into custom printed circuit boards (PCBs), lightweight ergonomic enclosures, and rechargeable power systems to make communication accessible for everyone.
