VideoTranslatorAI Advances to the Proof of Concept Phase in the NSW SBIR Program!
We are glad to announce that VideoTranslatorAI is embarking on the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase of the NSW Small Business Innovation & Research (SBIR) Program – Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Challenge.
This next stage is pivotal as we build on the insights and successes of the Feasibility Study. Advancing to this phase brings us closer to breaking down language barriers and making healthcare and other essential services more accessible to culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
A Grateful Word of Thanks
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE), and the Small Business Innovation & Research (SBIR) program team for this incredible opportunity. Their support, guidance, and belief in our vision inspire us and strengthen our resolve to make a meaningful impact.
We would also like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions and ongoing leadership of Professor Josephine Chow, Principal Investigator and Deputy Director of Research at SWSLHD; Chair of the South Western Sydney Nursing and Midwifery Research Alliance, SWSLHD, and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research.
Additionally, special thanks to Aleisha Heys, Clinical Midwifery Consultant at Fairfield Hospital; Safa El-Dadoun, Clinical Midwifery Consultant at Lidcombe-Bankstown Hospital; and Sam Shen, Health Language Service Manager at SWSLHD.
We sincerely appreciate their commitment to innovation and are honoured to collaborate with such dedicated partners. Together, we are excited to push this groundbreaking technology forward to enhance healthcare communication for the CALD community.
A Milestone Achievement
The completion of the Feasibility Study marks a significant milestone for VideoTranslatorAI.
Our team worked tirelessly to develop a platform that provides:
- A customisable video translation solution that is compatible with existing media content.
- The capability to create tailored glossaries and dictionaries for medical terminology with accurate translations for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made and the positive feedback we have received. This achievement underscores our commitment to enhancing communication in healthcare settings.
What’s Next: Proof of Concept
With the Feasibility Study behind us, we are now moving forward to the next exciting stage of the SBIR program: the Proof of Concept (PoC). This phase will require us, as the grantee, to develop a tangible prototype of the solution proposed during the feasibility study. The goal of the PoC is to advance our solution to a level where it is technically ready to be considered for procurement by the NSW Government or other customers.
Objectives for the PoC Phase
Our main objective during the PoC phase is to develop a telehealth app with video conferencing capability and real-time transcription and translation. This tool will help clinicians who need to communicate with patients with limited English proficiency.
Our telehealth app enables clinicians to speak in English, which is then translated into the patient's language. Patients can reply in their preferred language, and their responses will be translated into English, facilitating effective two-way communication.
Along with the telehealth app, our team is also enhancing the video translation capability, which has been partially delivered in the Feasibility Study. This tool enables health communication staff to translate existing video content into CALD languages, ensuring equality of health information accessibility for all.
These goals seamlessly align with VideoTranslatorAI’s mission to leverage AI’s potential to break language barriers and promote effective communication across multicultural communities. We believe that our solution can help address the challenges faced by healthcare professionals while also advancing the broader goal of improving healthcare accessibility for everyone.
Conclusion
As we embark on the PoC phase, we invite you to stay connected with us. Follow our blog and social media channels for regular updates on our progress, insights into our development process, and announcements of upcoming milestones.
Your support and feedback are invaluable as we strive to break language barriers and promote accessibility for all.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from VideoTranslatorAI!
You can also reach us by email at hello@videotranslator.ai.
Also read: Our Journey with SBIR Phase 1: Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility for CALD Communities
