Gesture Assist: A Companion for Elderly with Gesture and Emotion Recognition
摘要
In the rapidly changing digital world of today, technology has built itself into our daily lives, changing the way we interact and communicate. Understanding the value of meeting a range of requirements, particularly those of the elderly, we provide a new application that aims to improve communication between elders and caregivers. Our creative approach makes use of a computer vision program that is enhanced with the capacity to recognize hand and finger gestures that are recorded by a webcam or camera. However, our main goal is to roll out new services that respond to the unique requirements of senior citizens. These include signals for asking for water or bathroom breaks, expressing discomfort, showing well-being, and expressing a warm greeting to caregivers. In addition, we have included facial recognition technology to identify emotions. This tool improves overall caregiving by helping caregivers understand more about the emotional state of seniors. Our Python-based program has been thoroughly tested in a variety of settings, including those with varying lighting conditions, to guarantee its usability and simplicity. With these devices, seniors may simply express their wants without having to interact physically, encouraging independence and effective communication. Our software promotes a more intuitive and responsive caring experience and is an essential tool in the field of elder care.