Thing Translator

Thing Translator is a free web-tool where you point a camera or upload an image and the AI identifies the object and displays its name in a variety of languages — engaging and educational for learners of all ages.

Pricing Model: Free

Category: Education Ai Tools

https://goodthingsaustralia.org/

Release Date: 18/10/2023

• Detects everyday objects via camera or image upload
• Displays object name in multiple target languages
• Interactive, browser-based experience with live camera feed
• Helps build vocabulary across languages via object recognition
• Supports visual literacy and language learning simultaneously
• Instant multilingual feedback — object name appears in real time
• Suitable for classroom use, individual learners and multilingual contexts
• Encourages exploration of surroundings and learning by discovery
• Works without complex setup or installation — browser only
• Fun, engaging tool for learners of different ages and language backgrounds

Thing Translator is an interactive and educational AI-powered tool that enables users to point their camera or upload a photo of an object, and instantly view the object’s name in multiple languages. It was introduced through the Good Things Foundation Australia’s mentor resource library to support language learning, literacy and digital skills development in a fun, engaging way. By combining object recognition with multilingual vocabulary display, the tool invites learners—whether children, adult learners or multilingual classrooms—to connect real-world objects with language labels across languages. This supports not only vocabulary building but also visual learning, cultural awareness and technology literacy. Users can explore their environments, identify objects like “book”, “cup”, “chair”, or “tree”, and the AI will recognise the object and overlay the corresponding word in languages such as English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and many more. The simplicity of browser access means there is no installation required and learners can dive straight into exploration on a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile. Educators can integrate this tool in language-teaching sessions, multilingual programs or digital-skills workshops to illustrate how AI sees and labels the world around us. Because the experience is immediate and playful, it supports curiosity, experimentation and cross-language comparisons. Learners can compare languages, explore pronunciation (by reading the words) and strengthen their vocabulary and object recognition skills. Additionally, the tool supports inclusivity by offering a low-cost (free) entry point into AI-driven educational resources. In a world where language and digital skills are increasingly important, Thing Translator provides a bridge between real-world objects, language labels and interactive AI technology. Whether used in the classroom, community-learning centre or at home, it offers a compelling way to explore languages, build visual-language connections and engage with emerging AI tools safely and accessibly.

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