GestureControl is an IoT device allowing users to control lights through hand gestures captured by a camera.
- Languages: Python, C++
- Environments: VS Code, Arduino IDE, Anaconda
- Libraries: mediapipe, cv2, pyfirmata, boltiot, numpy, requests
- Arduino UNO
- Wi-Fi Module
- Relay Module
- Indicators (lights & buzzer)
- Gesture-Based Automation: Control various devices and actions using hand gestures.
- Intuitive Gestures: Perform natural hand gestures to trigger specific commands.
- Customizable Actions: Define and customize actions corresponding to different gestures.
- Power Alerting System: Receive alerts for prolonged device usage.
- Integration with Bolt IoT App and API: Seamless communication and control.
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/GestureControl.git
# Navigate to project directory
cd GestureControl# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Upload Arduino code to Arduino UNO board
# Connect hardware according to schematic
# Run Python script
python main.py- Capture Gestures: Continuously capture hand gestures via live camera feed.
- Gesture Recognition: Utilize computer vision techniques to recognize specific hand gestures.
- Communication with Arduino: Send commands to Arduino via the COM interface for light control.
- Power Usage Monitoring: Monitor duration when all lights are on. Alert user and send notification if exceeded threshold.
Contributions welcome! Submit issues or pull requests to enhance GestureControl.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.