Omron today launched the new image sensing software “Hand Gesture V2” that allows users to interact with machines in a natural manner. With a wider range of recognizable angles — ±30 degrees left-right and ±20 degrees up-down — Omron’s new software enables users to manipulate machines using more natural types of hand gestures. “Hand Gesture V2” also includes a new fingertip position detection function, enabling it to also recognize a user’s hand gestures for mouse pointer movements.
Omron’s hand gesture recognition enables high-speed recognition while requiring only a small amount of memory. The technology allows users to control or manipulate devices in a more natural manner, such as operating a TV set by hand movements or releasing the shutter of a camera via a V-sign. Omron’s “Hand Gesture V2” will be unveiled at CEATEC JAPAN 2013.

