Handy was inspired by the idea that our hands are a natural interface, so we set out to build a glove that captures both human movement and vital signals in an intuitive way. The glove uses flex sensors on the thumb and index finger to measure distance and finger positioning through natural gestures, a heat sensor in the palm to detect temperature, and a pulse sensor to monitor heart rate. All sensor data is processed by an ESP32 and displayed in real time on an onboard OLED screen, giving immediate visual feedback to the user. We built the system by integrating multiple sensors into a wearable form factor, wiring and programming them to work together reliably. We faced challenges such as sensor noise, calibration of flex sensors for accurate distance measurement, stable pulse readings, and fitting components comfortably into the glove. We are proud of successfully creating a working prototype that combines gesture sensing, biometric monitoring, and real time visual output. This project taught us valuable lessons about wearable electronics, sensor calibration, and data visualization. Next, we plan to improve accuracy, refine the glove design, enhance the OLED interface, and expand gesture recognition for applications in virtual reality, health monitoring, and human computer interaction.
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