Hand Gesture-Controlled Volume and Brightness Control (for macOS)

Description

This is a Python-based project that uses your webcam and the MediaPipe library to detect hand gestures in real time.

• Use your right hand to adjust your volume 🔊 by adjusting the distance between your thumb and index finger.
• Use your left hand to adjust your screen brightness 💡 by adjusting the distance between your thumb and index finger.

How to run the project

1. Clone the repo or dowload the handtracking.py file
2. In your terminal navigate to the project folder
3. Run the following line: python3 handtracking.py

Author:

Cristiana Eagen

Built with:

• OpenCV
• MediaPipe

Features

• It gives real-time feed for hand landmark tracking though the user's default webcam
• It distinguishes between left and right hand
• Adjusts volume using AppleScript (macOS only)
• Dims your video feed by simulating the brightness control
• Click the "QUIT" button on the screen to exit

Requirements:

• Python 3.x
• macOS (for volume control with osascript)