Smart gesture control for home automation using internet of things

Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) is a system where the machines involved in a system or an infrastructure can be monitored and certain activities can be controlled with the help of sensors and actuators. This research presents the model for controlling remote devices with the help of hand gestures. The gestures are recognized using template matching algorithms to identify the hand gestures and control remote things accordingly using the Internet of Things. The microcontrollers and the remote units which are involved in the architecture are connected to the Internet either via LAN or Wi-Fi module. The proposed system will help those who generally forget to switch off the power when not in use, as an example. It is a contribution to the body of knowledge in the field of home automation using a microcontroller.