CASE STUDY / DELL INNOVATEFEST 2026
MEANT.
Fast conversations. Full user control.
MEANT helps AAC users respond in real time without speaking for them.
01 / THE CHALLENGE
Conversations do not wait.
AAC users need time to answer. MEANT helps the conversation make that space.
02 / THE IDEA
Prediction, with a clear final say.
Local context produces timely reply suggestions. The user chooses, types, or uses their AAC board. Nothing speaks without a tap.
“Turn Claim” tells the other person an answer is coming.
03 / HOW IT WORKS
Intelligence that stays in the room.
A Dell GB10 runs speech, context and reply services locally.
If the AI layer stops, AAC and typing still work.
04 / MY CONTRIBUTION
Make the interaction hold up.
I worked on AAC boards, conversation flow, reliability fixes and the live demo.
05 / THE RESULT
A national podium finish.
Dell InnovateFest 2026 second runner-up · S$3,000. MEANT is separate from SignalBridge.