Internship Project Proposal: UI Control using Hand
Gesture Recognition
Duration: 1 Month
1. Introduction
With the increasing demand for touchless interactions, hand gesture recognition has become an
essential technology in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This project aims to develop a
web-based UI control system where users can navigate web pages using hand gestures. The
system will utilize Google's MediaPipe for real-time hand tracking and Flask for web application
development.
2. Objectives
● Develop a web-based UI that can be controlled using hand gestures.
● Implement real-time hand gesture recognition using Google’s MediaPipe library.
● Integrate hand gestures to perform actions like next page, previous page, scroll up, and
scroll down.
● Deploy the system as a web application using Flask.
● Ensure smooth and efficient performance of the web app on different devices.
● Provide a well-documented GitHub repository with structured folders and code
explanations.
3. Project Timeline
The project will be completed in four weeks with specific goals for each phase:
Week 1: Research and Setup
● Understand the basics of hand gesture recognition and its applications.
● Study Google’s MediaPipe library and its hand-tracking module.
● Set up the development environment with Python, Flask, and OpenCV.
● Develop a simple script to detect hand gestures using MediaPipe.
Week 2: Gesture Detection and Processing
● Define a set of gestures for UI control (e.g., swipe left/right for page navigation, hand raise
for scrolling).
● Implement gesture recognition logic using Python and MediaPipe.
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● Test the gesture detection accuracy and fine-tune thresholds.
Week 3: Web Application Development
● Set up the Flask backend to serve the web application.
● Design a simple frontend using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
● Integrate gesture recognition with Flask using WebSockets or AJAX.
● Implement real-time gesture-based navigation in the web app.
Week 4: Testing and Deployment
● Optimize performance for real-time responsiveness.
● Conduct extensive testing with different users and environments.
● Fix bugs and improve user experience based on feedback.
● Deploy the application using Flask and a hosting service.
● Document the entire project for future improvements.
● Provide a well-documented GitHub repository with folder structure and explanations.
4. Expected Outcome
At the end of the internship, the participant will have developed a fully functional web-based UI
control system that allows users to navigate through web pages using hand gestures. The project
will serve as a foundation for future improvements, such as adding more complex gestures and
integrating with other applications.
5. Tools and Libraries Required
● Python (Flask, OpenCV, NumPy)
● Google MediaPipe
● JavaScript (WebSockets, AJAX)
● HTML, CSS
● Flask for backend development
6. Final Deliverable
● A fully functional web application.
● A well-documented GitHub repository containing:
○ /src: Contains the main Python scripts for gesture recognition and Flask
application.
○ /static: Contains CSS, JavaScript, and images for the frontend.
○ /templates: HTML files for the web interface.
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○ /docs: Project documentation, setup guide, and explanations.
○ [Link]: Detailed project description, setup instructions, and usage guide.
This project will provide hands-on experience in computer vision, web development, and real-time
gesture recognition, making it an excellent learning opportunity for the intern.