# Handy Andy ASL Robotic Hand

Robotic hand prototype connecting live English speech recognition to Arduino-controlled ASL hand movements.

Web page: /projects/handy-andy

- From: Langara College
- Started: 2026-01
- Ended: 2026-04
- Significance: spotlight
- Tags: robotics, c++, arduino, accessibility

## Overview

Handy Andy brings speech recognition and mechanical actuation together in a physical language interface. The project combines a pulley-driven hand with software that coordinates movement between signs.

## Role and constraints

I led the cross-functional team as project manager and developed the Arduino C++ codebase, hardware interface, and pulley actuation mechanism.

## Process

The prototype uses articulated fingers with servo-driven pulley actuation. I implemented smoothing algorithms to make transitions between hand positions more fluid.

## Result

Built a robotic hand prototype connecting live English speech recognition with physical ASL hand movements.

## Gallery

![Handy Andy robotic hand prototype with articulated fingers, pulley mechanisms, and servo wiring.](/assets/tab-panels/handy-andy.webp)

## Links

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