https://github.com/bigbeantheory/hand_sign_detection
✋ Hand Sign Detection – OpenCV & Python A real-time Hand Sign Detection System using OpenCV and Python. This project detects and recognizes hand gestures, enabling applications like sign language recognition and gesture-based control.
https://github.com/bigbeantheory/hand_sign_detection
hand-gesture-recognition open-source opencv python real-time
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✋ Hand Sign Detection – OpenCV & Python A real-time Hand Sign Detection System using OpenCV and Python. This project detects and recognizes hand gestures, enabling applications like sign language recognition and gesture-based control.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/bigbeantheory/hand_sign_detection
- Owner: BigBeanTheory
- Created: 2023-09-24T11:27:44.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-24T06:37:51.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-09-01T08:04:10.641Z (10 months ago)
- Topics: hand-gesture-recognition, open-source, opencv, python, real-time
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 46.1 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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# ✋ Hand Sign Detection – OpenCV & Python
This project is a **Hand Sign Detection System** that uses **OpenCV and Python** to recognize jand gestures
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## 🚀 Features
✅ **Real-time Hand Detection** using OpenCV & cvzone
✅ **Gesture Recognition** for three predefined signs
✅ **Webcam Support** for live detection
✅ **Customizable Model** to add new gestures
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## 📦 Requirements
Ensure you have the following dependencies installed:
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pip install cvzone opencv-python numpy matplotlib plyer
Other Built-in Modules: math, time
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🔧 How to Run
Clone the repository:
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git clone https://github.com/your-username/hand-sign-detection.git
Navigate to the project folder:
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cd hand-sign-detection
Run the test script:
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python test.py
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🛠 Technologies Used
Python – Main programming language
OpenCV (cv2) – Image processing and real-time hand tracking
cvzone – Simplifies hand tracking implementation
NumPy – Numerical computations
Matplotlib – Data visualization
Plyer – Cross-platform notifications
Math & Time – Built-in modules for calculations and delays
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🤝 Contributing
Feel free to fork this repository, submit issues, or suggest improvements!