Virtual Mouse Using Hand Gestures

Abstract

The Development Of Human-computer Interaction (HCI) Technologies Has Led To Innovative Approaches For Controlling Devices Without Traditional Input Peripherals. This Research Paper Presents The Design And Implementation Of A Virtual Mouse System That Utilizes Hand Gestures For Cursor Control And Click Operations. Leveraging Computer Vision Techniques, Specifically OpenCV And MediaPipe, The System Captures Real-time Hand Movements From A Standard Webcam And Translates Them Into Mouse Actions Such As Movement, Left-click, Right-click, And Scrolling. The Proposed Solution Is Cost-effective, Accessible, And Does Not Require Specialized Hardware, Making It Suitable For A Wide Range Of Users, Including Those With Physical Disabilities. Experimental Results Demonstrate The System’s Accuracy, Responsiveness, And Usability In Various Lighting And Background Conditions. This Work Contributes To The Advancement Of Gesture-based HCI And Offers A Practical Alternative For Hands-free Computer Navigation.

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