Gesture Controlled Robot Using Accelerometer Sensor

Abstract

A creative mechatronic device named the Gesture Controlled Robot uses an Accelerometer Sensor to control the robot's movement through natural hand motions. This project uses an MPU6050 sensor to detect the direction and movement of the user's hand instead of regular buttons or remote controls. A receiver attached to the robot gets the sensor data wirelessly using a Bluetooth (HC-05) module. The receiver then translates these signals and uses an Arduino microcontroller along with an L298N motor driver to move the motors correctly. The robot can easily follow real-time gestures because it can create commands like moving forward, backward, left, right, or stopping when the user tilts their hand in different directions. This system can serve as a starting point for making automated devices, assistive robots, and touchless control systems. It also shows how sensor technology, wireless communication, and embedded systems can be used together to build a robot control system that is quick to respond, low-cost, and simple to use.