NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LLVision has served as the industry partner on an international research project that received the AIS Impact Award 2025. The award, announced at the ICIS 2025 Conference in Nashville, recognizes the use of augmented reality technology to improve communication access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The project was developed in collaboration with academic teams from Erasmus University, Tsinghua University, and other international research institutions. Rather than focusing solely on laboratory studies, the work addressed everyday communication scenarios by combining academic research with applied engineering.
This emphasis on real-world application aligns with the criteria of the AIS Impact Award, which recognizes information systems research with demonstrated societal and business impact. The Awards Committee said the project stood out for bridging academic research and practical deployment, translating accessibility research into commercially available assistive technology.
Led by Professor Li Ting of Erasmus University, the research team conducted five years of empirical experiments and field studies. The findings showed that AR-based solutions improved communication efficiency by up to 40 percent, significantly outperforming conventional smartphone-based assistive tools. Researchers said displaying speech as visual text within the user's field of view helps preserve conversational flow. According to the World Health Organization, more than 430 million people worldwide are deaf or hard of hearing.
As part of the project, LLVision provided its AR subtitle glasses, first introduced as Leion Hey and later expanded with the second-generation Leion Hey2. Unlike smartphone-based speech-to-text applications, the glasses allow users to follow conversations without looking down at a screen, supporting more natural face-to-face interaction.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Wu Fei, founder and CEO of LLVision, said the award reflects growing recognition that assistive technologies must balance technical performance with human experience. He added that developers have a responsibility to ensure technology enhances dignity and inclusion rather than adding friction to everyday communication.
The technology also received international recognition in 2022, when the AR subtitle glasses category was honored with a UNESCO Netexplo Innovation Award (Top 10). LLVision said the solution is entering wider commercial deployment across workplaces, classrooms, and community settings. The company added that Leion Hey2 will be introduced to the U.S. market at CES 2026.
About LLVision
Founded in 2014, LLVision has spent more than a decade developing integrated AI and AR software-hardware solutions focused on real-world, multilingual communication. Its consumer AR translation glasses, Leion Hey2, support real-time translation across more than 100 languages, addressing the needs of international conferences, cross-border collaboration, and global travel.
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AR Accessibility Research Wins AIS Impact Award 2025 with Support from LLVision Smart Glasses
AR Accessibility Research Wins AIS Impact Award 2025 with Support from LLVision Smart Glasses
KLANG, Malaysia, Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Syntec Technology (TWSE: 7750), a leading provider of smart manufacturing solutions, has launched the Phase II development of its Syntec Intelligence Technology Sdn. Bhd. facility in Malaysia, committing an investment of more than RM78 million to support growing overseas demand and strengthen global supply chain resilience.
The expansion is driven by rising customer demand from the machine tool industry, particularly in India, and forms part of Syntec Group's customer-led capacity strategy amid rapid shifts in the global manufacturing landscape. The investment will be implemented in phases, providing operational flexibility while managing execution and geopolitical risks.
"Establishing and expanding our operations in Malaysia is a strategic move to better support fast-growing demand across ASEAN," said Otis Siah, Global Director of Syntec Intelligence. "This is not merely a factory expansion, but a key node in our global operations, enabling faster response times and closer collaboration with regional partners."
Scheduled for completion in early 2027, the new plant will support the manufacturing and testing of industrial controllers, as well as the assembly and validation of intelligent robotic arm systems. Once operational, it is expected to serve as a key overseas manufacturing hub supporting markets in India, Turkey, ASEAN and the United States, helping to shorten delivery lead times and enhance local supply capabilities.
Independent director of Syntec Technology - Grant Kuo, said the project reflects Syntec's long-term international commitment. "By strengthening our overseas manufacturing footprint, we are enhancing supply chain flexibility while positioning the group to capture sustainable growth in multiple high-potential markets," he said.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Selangor State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade and Mobility YB Tuan Ng Sze Han; Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia Deputy Representative Mr. James JM Buu; Datuk Bandar of Majlis Bandaraya Diraja Klang Dato' Haji Abd. Hamid bin Hussain; Director of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) - Selangor, Mr. Sherulanuar Abd Karim, National President of TWCHAM Malaysia, Mr. Lin Kai Min; TWCHAM Malaysia, and Kuala Lumpur Standing Committee President Mr. Arthur Lin, underscoring Malaysia's growing role in Syntec group's global manufacturing strategy.
The project is being developed in partnership with Malaysian construction firm Pembinaan Tuju Setia Sdn. Bhd., and will incorporate green building design, energy-efficient construction methods and smart factory planning in line with Syntec group's ESG commitments.
Malaysia expansion is part of a long-term, customer-centric global deployment strategy aimed at delivering stable and sustainable growth in the coming years.
About SYNTEC Group
Syntec Group is a leading Asia-Pacific provider of machine tool controllers and intelligent manufacturing solutions, with operations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Its product portfolio includes CNC controller systems, servo drives, servo motors and integrated Industry 4.0 solutions combining automation, IIoT and smart manufacturing technologies.
For more information, visit www.syntecclub.com.
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Syntec Technology Launches Phase II Development of Malaysia Manufacturing Facility with Investment of Over RM78 Million
