Gesture Interpretation Glove for Assistive Communication and Remote Caregiving

The present paper discusses the development of a gesture glove with integrated IoT connectivity meant for the assistance of people with speech and movement disabilities. The system implements flex sensors for the detection of finger movements, Arduino Uno for data processing, and integrated Bluetooth and IoT connectivity for local and remote communications. This translation glove is a device for converting hand signals into text messages which appear on a local LCD screen and may be sent to a mobile phone attached to a remote caregiver using the Blynk app. The system provides better access, freedom, and quick responses from the caregiver. It is an affordable design with personalized gestures that can serve as everyday specific assistive technology with beneficial applications.