Exploring Hand Gesture Recognition: Trends, Technologies, and Application
Ayesha Pohekar, Ajitkumar Meshram Pundge, Vishal Shirsath · 2025
Hand Gesture Recognition (HGR) systems have garnered significant attention due to their applications in human-computer interaction, virtual reality, and assistive technologies. However, achieving adaptable, accurate, and user-friendly HGR solutions remains a challenge due to issues such as environmental variability and user adaptability. This survey explores state-of-the-art HGR techniques, encompassing traditional methods and advanced deep learning-based methodologies. Classification techniques are analyzed based on sensory-based, vision-based, and hybrid input approaches, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations. The impact of feature extraction methods, dataset quality, and real-time processing on the performance of classification algorithms is discussed. By addressing these challenges, this work identifies potential pathways for advancing HGR systems to enhance their usability and reliability across diverse applications.