About Us Gestus
We're passionate about making Brazilian sign language (Libras) accessible to everyone
Our Story
Gestus was born during a late night Discord meeting where João Pedro Marques Santos and Renzo Honorato were discussing science education and realized just how cut off deaf people are from that world. With 1% of Brazil's population being deaf or hard of hearing, we set out to create a solution.
Meet the Founders
The nerds behind Gestus who want to make sign language mainstream in Brazil.
🚀Our Mission
To give every Brazilian citizen access to learning Libras (Brazilian Sign Language), fostering inclusion and breaking down communication barriers for the 1% of Brazil's population that is deaf or hard of hearing.
- ✓Make sign language education accessible to all
- ✓Include deaf and hard of hearing people in society
- ✓Bring sign language to every school in Brazil
- ✓Create engaging, technology-driven learning experiences
👁️Our Vision
A Brazil where sign language is widely embraced and understood, creating a more inclusive society where deaf and hard of hearing individuals have equal access to education, communication, and opportunities.
- ✓Sign language education in every Brazilian school
- ✓Technology-enhanced learning for all
- ✓Inclusive communication everywhere
- ✓Celebration of deaf culture and language
The Gestus Timeline
From idea to reality, our journey to revolutionize sign language learning in Brazil.
Gestus is Born
João and Renzo conceive Gestus during a late night Discord meeting about science education and accessibility.
Gestus is Born
João and Renzo conceive Gestus during a late night Discord meeting about science education and accessibility.
Development Begins
The team starts developing games and AI models to use webcams for teaching sign language interactively.
Development Begins
The team starts developing games and AI models to use webcams for teaching sign language interactively.
Competition Win
Gestus wins the Desafio Pioneiro Competition, gaining recognition and support.
Competition Win
Gestus wins the Desafio Pioneiro Competition, gaining recognition and support.
Partnerships Form
Gestus receives support from Prequel, Digital Promise, and TKS (The Knowledge Society).
Partnerships Form
Gestus receives support from Prequel, Digital Promise, and TKS (The Knowledge Society).
Gestus Impact
Our mission in action: making sign language accessible to everyone in Brazil.
Deaf Population in Brazil
1% of Brazil's population is deaf or hard of hearing, representing over 2 million people
What We Stand For
Our core values guide everything we do at Gestus.
Community-Powered
We believe in the power of community to drive change. Our mission is to bring sign language education to every school in Brazil, creating a more inclusive society.
AI-Driven Innovation
We leverage cutting-edge AI and computer vision technology to create interactive games that make learning sign language engaging and effective.
Educational Impact
We're committed to transforming education by making sign language learning accessible to all Brazilian citizens, starting with schools across the country.
Ready to start your sign language journey?
Experience the future of sign language education with Gestus. Our AI-powered platform makes learning accessible, engaging, and effective for every Brazilian.