Gesture Based Home Automation using Bolt IoT

The inception of this project began with a moment of inspiration while observing advancements in smart home technology. Witnessing the seamless integration of automation and human interaction sparked the idea to create a Gesture-Based Home Automation system. Recognizing the potential for intuitive control through hand gestures, I embarked on a journey to blend computer vision and IoT using Bolt IoT, resulting in a transformative and futuristic home automation solution.

Below is the video of project in action:

Hardware setup

Step 1: Gathering all the required components

All the components required for the project are already available in BOLT IoT starter kit.

Step 2: Assembling the hardware

1. Insert the positive leg of the buzzer into one hole of the breadboard, and the negative leg into another hole.

2. Take one leg of the resistor and wrap it around the longer leg (positive leg) of the LED.

3. Insert the negative leg of the LED into the same column on the breadboard where the negative leg of the buzzer is inserted, insert the other leg of the resistor into a different hole on the breadboard.

4. Connect the wires as follows:

• Connect the wire from the positive leg of the buzzer to a GPIO pin labeled as 1 on the Bolt Wi-Fi module.
• Connect the wire from one leg of the resistor to a GPIO pin labeled as 0 on the Bolt Wi-Fi module.
• Connect the wire inserted in the same row as the LED and buzzer's negative legs to the GND (Ground) pin on the Bolt Wi-Fi module.

5. Connect the breadboard and Bolt Wi-Fi module using assorted connecting wires to establish the necessary electrical connections.

Software Programming

1. Install the necessary libraries: cv2, mp, math, ctypes, comtypes, and boltiot.

2. Register with the Bolt IoT platform to obtain the API key and Device ID required for communication with the Bolt Wi-Fi module.

3. Get the code from the GitHub repository of this project. Download a.zip file or clone it to your system, whatever suits you. Navigate to the directory where you saved the file. Execute the command python app.py.

Note: Replace API key and Device ID

Conclusion

Creating a Gesture-Based Home Automation system using Bolt IoT provides an exciting and intuitive way to control devices through hand gestures. By leveraging computer vision techniques and the power of Bolt IoT, we can seamlessly control LED lights and a buzzer based on specific gestures. Furthermore, by extending the project to include a Raspberry Pi and relay module, we can connect and control more devices, such as a bulb and fan, enhancing the automation capabilities of our smart home.

Remember, with a little creativity, this project can be expanded even further to encompass a wide range of devices and functionalities, making your home smarter and more interactive than ever before. So, grab your Bolt IoT module, Raspberry Pi, and relay module, and start exploring the possibilities of Gesture-Based Home Automation today!