Hand Tracking Servo Control with Python & Arduino

This project uses OpenCV and MediaPipe to track hand movement in real-time and control a servo motor via Arduino. The servo "waves back" to the user.

📜 Variations

1. Basic Tracking (Current) – Tracks one hand and moves a single servo.

(Future variations can include dual-hand tracking, angle limits, smoothing, and gesture-based control.)

🛠 Hardware

• Arduino Uno (or compatible)
• Servo Motor (SG90/MG995)
• USB Webcam / Laptop Camera
• USB Cable

💻 Software

• Python 3.8+
• Arduino IDE

📦 Installation

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hand-wave-servo.git
cd hand-wave-servo
pip install -r requirements.txt

▶️ Running the Code

1. Connect Arduino and upload the servo control sketch from arduino/servo_controller.ino.
2. Update ARDUINO_PORT in the script to your correct COM port.
3. Run the variation:

python variations/variation1_basic_tracking.py

4. Press q to quit.

📹 Demo

(https://youtu.be/Dy3oX6qcPuQ)

📄 License

MIT License