Flex Sensor-Based Hand Gesture Detector

Authors

  • Ranjani Aruna A , College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai
  • Jeyalakshmi V College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai
  • Srivarshini R College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai
  • Shibi Sharan K College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai
  • Tharun S College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai
  • Sethu Madhavan S College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai

Keywords:

Arduino, Finger movement controlled, Flex sensors, Hand gestures, Microcontroller

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to assist in the rehabilitation of those who have mobility problems, especially paraplegic stroke patients and silent people who find it challenging to interact with others in society. Voice assistants, virtual assistants, and other new technologies have been around for a while, yet many people still find it difficult to use them efficiently and realistically. Elderly, physically handicapped, and bedridden individuals are the main target audiences for the initiative. Hospitals and senior living facilities are the project's application areas. Our prototype can manage such scenarios successfully by identifying the user's hand gestures and delivering notifications to caretakers and hospitals during emergencies where the user is unable to use their cell phone. This system was designed to show built-in necessary commands based on finger movement to get over these difficulties. For detecting finger movement, it has flex sensors. Commands like "Emergency" can be conveyed by gesture from the person. An excellent way to deliver orders is by gestures since they can be utilized in noisy environments, they can be used to communicate in public settings, they can assess their own basic needs, and they do not need to rely on others to lead the patients. To translate hand movements into voice, multipurpose hand gloves are used.

Author Biographies

Ranjani Aruna A, , College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai

Teaching Fellow, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Jeyalakshmi V, College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai

Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,

Srivarshini R, College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai

Under Graduate Student, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Shibi Sharan K, College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai

Under Graduate Student, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Tharun S, College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai

Under Graduate Student, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Sethu Madhavan S, College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai

Under Graduate Student, Department of Biomedical Engineering

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Published

2023-09-30

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Articles