Gesture-Controlled Contactless Switch for Smart Home

The innovation of smart home automation has developed contactless control systems that maximize convenience, accessibility, and sanitation. This article introduces a contactless switch with gesture control meant to control household appliances with gestures from the hands. The system applies infrared, ultrasonic, or camera-based sensors to read and analyze the gestures of users in real time without requiring direct contact. Machine learning algorithms are utilized to enhance the accuracy of gesture recognition, and wireless communication protocols like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow for smooth integration with smart home systems. The system presented is an energy-efficient and long-lasting substitute for conventional switches, minimizing wear and tear while providing improved user experience. Experimental outcomes demonstrate the efficiency of the system in identifying gestures with high precision and operating appliances effectively, and it has the potential for use on a large scale in smart homes. The research contributes to the growing corpus of human-computer interaction by providing an effective and real-world solution for touchless home automation. Key words: Gesture recognition, Contactless switch, Smart home automation, Human-computer interaction Wireless control