Gesture Recognition

Gesture Recognition is a computer vision and sensor-based technology: it interprets human movements (hands, face, body) as digital commands, enabling touchless, intuitive device control.

This technology translates physical human actions (a wave, a swipe, a hand posture) into actionable input for a system. It relies on mathematical algorithms processing data from various sensors (cameras, depth sensors, accelerometers) to map movement to a predefined command. Key applications drive efficiency: surgeons use it for sterile control of operating room devices; automotive systems integrate it for hands-free infotainment; and gaming consoles, like Microsoft Kinect, pioneered full-body interaction. Leading platforms, such as Google's MediaPipe, offer real-time, 3D tracking of up to 21 hand landmarks, demonstrating the precision now standard in human-computer interaction (HCI).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gesture_recognition