This project presents an innovative way to navigate maps using hand gestures. Utilizing advanced gesture recognition technology, it offers an intuitive and interactive approach to map navigation.
Hand Gesture Map Navigation is a Python-based application that allows users to control and navigate maps through simple hand gestures. The application uses a webcam to recognize specific hand movements, translating them into navigation commands on digital maps.
To use this application, the following libraries need to be installed:
- OpenCV
- Mediapipe
- PyAutoGUI
Install these libraries using pip:
pip install opencv-python mediapipe pyautogui
Or, install from requirements.txt:
pip install -r requirements.txt
After installing the required libraries, run the app.py file in a Python environment with an active webcam. The application will start and you can navigate the map using the defined hand gestures.
- Move Cursor: Raise all fingers and move your hand to navigate the map.
- Zoom In: Pinch your fingers together to zoom in on the map.
- Zoom Out: Spread your fingers apart to zoom out on the map.
- Scroll: Use a vertical or horizontal hand motion to scroll through the map.
- Right Click: Raise your index finger while keeping the other fingers closed.
- Left Click: Raise your index finger while keeping the other fingers closed.
- Double Click: Raise your index and middle finger while keeping the other fingers closed.
- Freeze Cursor: Close your thumb and raise all other fingers together to freeze the cursor.
The application uses the Mediapipe library for real-time hand tracking and the PyAutoGUI library for translating these gestures into map navigation commands.
Currently, the application supports single-hand gestures and may have reduced performance in low-light conditions.
Hand Gesture Map Navigation offers a unique and engaging way to interact with digital maps, enhancing the user experience through natural and intuitive controls.