*Introduction*

ARHand is an input method, which is based on the hand gesture recognition. By moving your finger in air, you can type or draw the letters, numbers, and symbols. This app is particularly suitable for wearable computing devices, e.g. smartglasses and headsets for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (AR), which are not usually equipped with keyboards and touch panels.

*Features*

Feature 1: Hand gesture recognition. ARHand can type letters, numbers by detecting your hand and tracking its motion.

Feature 2: Computer-vision-based optical character recognition.

Feature 3: Convolutional neural network (CNN) for machine learning.

*How to use*

Step 1: Open your palm to start.

Step 2: Point with your index finger only.

Step 3: Write with your index finger.

Step 4: Open your palm to stop.

Step 5: Click Enter to return the result.

*About us*

ARHand is developed by Smart Display Lab of SJTU.

*Feedback*

Should you have any questions or inputs, please feel free to reach us via ccp@sjtu.edu.cn.