About the Tatum T1

Tatum has developed the first algorithm that translates English into tactile ASL by breaking down sentences into smaller components. Using linguistic and engineering techniques, we rearrange the data into a format and grammar used in ASL.

With the help of linguists, programmers, and DeafBlind folks from across the US, the algorithm is customizable to support the linguistic variation within the DeafBlind community. 

Tatum1 is connected to WiFi, allowing for instantaneous feature and product updates. We are constantly working on new updates and features, and value any feedback through our Contact Form. 

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Handshapes, Handshapes, & even more handshapes!

Here find letters A-Z and numbers 1-9, but there are many more. Importantly, each one can be customized for you!

  • Weather

    Real-time weather updates in your location. Importantly, it connects to emergency alert systems to provide critical warnings.

  • Stories

    Access a range of stories including fiction, non-fiction, and content personalized to your interests.

  • News

    Tatum filters and summarizes global and local news to keep you well-informed about important and interesting news updates!

  • Messaging

    Communicate via our web-based messaging app, allowing you to send and recieve texts, manage contacts, create groups, and customize notificatons.

  • Clock

    Simply check the time with the built-in clock.

  • Coming soon!

    Track appointments with the calendar app, brows the internet and connect your G-mail! If there are more features you'd like, please contact us!

Product Features

Tatum1 is designed to be the same size and feel as a human hand, matching the dimensions of an average adult woman's right hand.

  • Box size: 10 x 3 x 6 in
  • Robot-Hand size: 6 x 1 x 5 in
  • 16 individual buttons that have different tactile feels
  • Integrated camera for video calling
  • Device is made out of PETG AND TPU material
  • Colors of gloves: red, white, black, blue, custom
  • Speed preference
  • Grammar
  • Summarization
  • Haptics
  • Contacts

If you need support setting up your robot or with maintenance, please contact us at hello@tatumrobotics.com. Training on how to operate the device will be provided.

Why Tatum1?

Accurate & Precise

45 unique signs with real-time translation.

Safe & Convenient

Flexible and safe movements with advanced safety features.

Enhanced Protection

Meant to be durable! Designed to withstand 3-million cycles, there is not need to limit your connectivity!

WiFi Connectivity

Adjustable and customizable settings allowing for a variety of choices.

Multi-use!

Check the weather, browse the news, read messages and additional options!

Easy Installation

Provide our team with your WiFi information in advance and your system will be ready to use as soon as you plug in!

Accurate & Precise

45 unique signs with real-time translation.

Safe & Convenient

Flexible and safe movements with advanced safety features.

Enhanced Protection

Meant to be durable! Designed to withstand 3-million cycles, there is not need to limit your connectivity!

WiFi Connectivity

Adjustable and customizable settings allowing for a variety of choices.

Multi-use!

Check the weather, browse the news, read messages and additional options!

Easy Installation

Provide our team with your WiFi information in advance and your system will be ready to use as soon as you plug in!

The Tatum1 is durably and reliably designed for use in three main contexts:

Schools, households and healthcare environments, ensuring it adapts to different needs across various contexts.

We combined engineering and linguistic principles to create an assistive device that has multi-setting translational capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accurate Translation. Precise Signing.

Our goal was to create a device that for and with the DeafBlind community, now with feedback from over 200 DeafBlind users across the country!
01

Safety First

Tatum1 is carefully engineered to mimic a human hand in both size and feel. It is a similar material to a tire- flexible and made to ensure comfort.
02

Translational Algorithm

Tatum1 can translate English input by breaking down words into their basic components, and rearrange them into customizable grammar. The device can fingerspell with the ASL alphabet, with additional languages to come!
03

Product Updates

We are always working on new features and product updates will be available as soon as we are done testing them.
04

Reliability

Tatum1 is carefully designed with a value for precision, ensuring highly accurate translational results.