Vol 4, No 2 (2019)

Wave and Command: Gesture-Controlled Robots Using Accelerometers

Authprs: Dr. Kavita Jindal, Raj Mehra

Abstract : This paper introduces a gesture-controlled robotic system that interprets human hand motions using accelerometers and translates them into robotic movement commands. By detecting directional gestures via a MEMS-based accelerometer (ADXL335), the signals are processed by a microcontroller and transmitted wirelessly to control a robot in real-time. The design leverages Arduino as the processing core, combined with RF modules for wireless communication. Applications span healthcare assistance, military reconnaissance, and user-friendly human-machine interfaces. A comprehensive evaluation compares system responsiveness, accuracy, and gesture detection reliability, highlighting both the potential and current limitations of this intuitive control methodology.

Keywords: Gesture Control, Accelerometer, Arduino, ADXL335, Wireless Robot, MEMS, RF Communication

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