DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GESTURE CONTROLLED SMART LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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This project presents the design and construction of a Gesture Control Smart Lighting System aimed at enhancing accessibility and improving energy efficiency in residential and commercial
environments. Traditional lighting systems rely on manual switches, which may present challenges for elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, or in situations where physical contact
is inconvenient. The proposed system utilizes gesture recognition technology to enable users to control lighting functions such as switching ON/OFF and adjusting brightness through simple
hand movements without physical contact. The system integrates a microcontroller-based platform with gesture sensors to detect and interpret predefined hand motions. These gestures are processed and translated into lighting control commands in real time. The design prioritizes low power consumption, reliability, affordability, and ease of installation. By eliminating unnecessary energy usage through automated control and user-friendly interaction, the system contributes to energy conservation and promotes sustainable living.
Experimental testing demonstrates that the system responds accurately to gesture inputs with minimal delay, ensuring efficient performance and improved user convenience. The developed
prototype highlights the potential of gesture-based smart systems in advancing modern home automation, particularly for enhanced accessibility and energy-efficient lighting solutions.
environments. Traditional lighting systems rely on manual switches, which may present challenges for elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, or in situations where physical contact
is inconvenient. The proposed system utilizes gesture recognition technology to enable users to control lighting functions such as switching ON/OFF and adjusting brightness through simple
hand movements without physical contact. The system integrates a microcontroller-based platform with gesture sensors to detect and interpret predefined hand motions. These gestures are processed and translated into lighting control commands in real time. The design prioritizes low power consumption, reliability, affordability, and ease of installation. By eliminating unnecessary energy usage through automated control and user-friendly interaction, the system contributes to energy conservation and promotes sustainable living.
Experimental testing demonstrates that the system responds accurately to gesture inputs with minimal delay, ensuring efficient performance and improved user convenience. The developed
prototype highlights the potential of gesture-based smart systems in advancing modern home automation, particularly for enhanced accessibility and energy-efficient lighting solutions.
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