Rather than introducing devices that are packed with buttons and switches, a growing number of brands are focusing their efforts on gesture-controlled gadgets that make interaction simple, streamlined and intuitive.
Some of the best examples of gesture control technology can be found in smart speakers, as well as other household fixtures such as door handles and sinks.
To offer an introduction into the world of coding, Kano put together a Motion Sensor Kit that makes it possible for kids to make a variety of projects that can be controlled with gestures, including everything from games to musical instruments. Also within the realm of entertainment, classic flying toys and cars may now be operated with simple hand movements rather than complicated handheld remotes.
25 Gesture-Controlled Gadgets
From Touch-Controlled Sinks to Enhanced Audio Smart Speakers:
Laura McQuarrie — Nov 11, 2017 — Autos
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Gesture Control Car Interiors
The BMW HoloActive Touch System will Unveil at CES 2017
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Gesture-Controlled Mini Drones
The Palm-sized DJI Spark Can Be Controlled Via Hand Movements
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Gesture-Controlled Smart Clocks
The Oboo Smart Clock Can Be Controlled with a Wave
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Touch-Controlled Climate Sinks
JOEYFORLIFE's D-Touch Faucet Uses Gestures to Select Temperature
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Gesture-Control Denim Jackets
The Levi's Jacquard Connected Jacket is Packed with Smart Features
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Movement-Tracking RC Cars
This Remote Control Toy Car from Ultigesture Tracks Your Moves
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Gesture-Controlled Cartoon Toys
Wow! Stuff's RC Minions are Powered by Heliball Flight Technology
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Gesture-Controlled Drone Accessories
The Handrone Accepts Flying Commands Using Finger Movements
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Movement-Detecting Lamps
The 'ROOME' Gesture Control Lamp Responds to Your Gestures and Motion
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Slim Pattern Lock Doorknobs
The 'Interstellock' Digital Door Lock is Unlocked with a Gesture
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Gesture-Control Ear Pieces
The Sony Xperia Ear Assistant Interprets the Movement of the Wearer
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Fitness-Tracking Headphone Glasses
The 'Vue' Smart Eyeglasses Combine Multiple Devices
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Gesture-Control Bike Lights
The 'SIX' Bike Signal Light Operates Based on Hand Gestures
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Enhanced Audio Smart Speakers
The Sony LF-S50G Lets Consumers Interact with the Google Assistant
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Gesture Control 360-Degree Speakers
The 'ORION360' Speaker Charges Wirelessly for Easy Usage
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Gesture-Controlled Audio Devices
The Soli Gadget Can Be Used to Orchestrate Symphonies of Sound
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Multipurpose Lamp Lights
The 'LightCube' is Gesture-Controlled and Multifunctional
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Gesture-Controlled Speakers
The Sphere Speaker Offers Quality Sound and Intuitive Controls
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Gesture Control Photo Apps
The VSCO Photo App Puts Interface Control On Your Fingertips
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Gesture-Controlled Music Apps
The 'Wave' App Boasts a Minimalist, Yet Intuitive Interface
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Gesture Control Biking Apps
'Autify Sport' Turns Your Smartphone into an Intuitive Bike Display
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Digital AI Car Assistants
German Autolabs is Now offering a Smart Mobile Device for Cars
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Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
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Gesture-Controlled VR Suits
e-skin is a Flexible & Camera-Free Shirt for Mixed Reality Experiences
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Gesture-Monitoring Remote Controls
The 'Bixi' Enables Gesture Controls for the Home, Car and More
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Accessible Home Device Series
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Smart Walking Canes
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Smart Control Wireless Earbuds
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Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
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Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
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Compact Gamepad Designs
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Tablet-Friendly Gaming Controllers
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Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
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Digital Analog Wireless Speakers
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Accessible Smart Home Solutions
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Console-Style Smartphone Controllers
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Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Voice-Enabled Recliner Chairs
The Sit-joy 'Smartsofa' is Packed with Technology Features
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Automated Relaxation Bathtubs
The Smart Bathtub by the Cloudandco Design Studio is Customizable
Smart Home-Controlling Rings
You Can Use the Lotus Ring to Switch Off Lights in Your Home
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Phygital To-Do List Devices
The Conceptual 'PRESS' Task Device Helps Users Focus
Interactive Creativity Home Displays
The 'Doodle' Interactive Wall by Hyungwoo Lee is Immersive
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Cubed Smart Home Controllers
Aqara Launches the new Cube T1 Pro Miniature Controllers
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets
This Guitar Kit Helps Acoustic Guitars Generate Electric Sounds
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Wearable Gesture-Based Mouses
The 'Clip Mouse' is Portable, Lightweight and Works on Any Surface
Space-Themed Smart Speakers
The Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids Has a Chromatic Finish
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Smart Kitchen Robots
The Mycook NEXT is an All-in-One Kitchen Robot to Elevate Cooking Efficiency
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Compact Cordless Appliances
KitchenAid Go is a Revolutionary Cordless Kitchen Appliance System
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Tactile AI Toolkits
Zhaodi Feng Has Designed a Unique Toolkit Named 'Promptac'
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
AI-Generated Lighting Tech
Lepro's LightGPM Smart Lights Adapt to Commands and Emotions
AI-Interactive Smart Rings
The AI-Fueled Wizpr Smart Ring by VTouch has Proximity Sensors
Tactile Smart Home Devices
The 'from()' Design Concept Prioritizes Intuitive Controls
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Conversational Smart Home Features
Amazon is Making its Alexa Smart Home More Natural
Triangular Touchscreen Speakers
The Conceptual JBL TRIGO Speaker Has a Curvaceous Display
Touch-Enhanced Glass Lamps
kaschkasch Designs the New Bolita Glass Lamp with Movement
Smart Home Control Displays
Kocom The Frame Concept is Elegant and Informative
Music-Streaming Personal Robots
The gitamini Limited-Edition Shadow Black Has Built-In Bluetooth
Technological Kitchen Hubs
LG's LG COit is Made for Those to Create Content in the Kitchen
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Illuminating Smart Home Devices
The Echo Dot with Clock Gets a New Range of Improvements
Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers
The Easy Control Wearable Remote Streamlines Media Access
Haptic VR Controller Gloves
The SenseGlove Nova 2 Has Haptic Force-Feedback Technology
Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers
The Grab Shell is a New Multifunctional Handheld Keyboard Design
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Touchscreen Wireless Microphone
Saramonic's BlinkMe B2 Delivers Crisp Audio in Most Spaces
Pressure-Sensitive Mouse Designs
The 'Just another mouse' by Matteo Ercole is Button-Free
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Programmable Home Automation Dials
The M5Stack Dial is Customizable and Automation-Ready
Tongue-Controlled Digital Interfaces
The 'MouthPad' Allows Hands-Free Control Of Digital Devices
AI-Powered Washing Machines
The GO One Touch Washing Machine by Ayberk Kole Simplifies Laundry
AI-Powered Cooking Appliances
The Kitchen Idea KODY 29 Offers 21 Cooking Modes
Industrial Gaming Controller Designs
The Conceptual Dyson Gamepad by Shivendu Verma is Tubular
Affordable AI Skincare Devices
SmartAppGuided Supports Personalized Care for Less Than $100
Powerful Next-Gen Dishwashers
Bosch's PowerControl Spray Arm Delivers a Targeted Clean
Flexible Liberating Kitchen Appliances
Neff Launches a New Neff Collection of Home Appliances
Livestream-Capable Wall Ovens
Samsung Unveils a New Bespoke AI Oven with Multiple Features
Handheld Computer Interfaces
Early Information Suggests a Handheld UI is Coming to Windows 11
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Fluid-Filled Tactile OLED Screens
The PIG Flat Panel Haptics Can Inflate and Deflate
Smart Home Scenario Controllers
The Shelly BLU Button1 Activates Routines Without Smartphones
Gesture-Controlled Streaming Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail Air Harnesses AI for Seamless Recording
Smart 3D Home Maps
SamSung's Map View Creates a Seamless Smart Home Ecosystem
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
Shapeshifting Game Controllers
The RODO Game Controller by Duhan Oben Kayman is a Unique Concept
Sleep-Tracking Home Appliances
LG and Asleep Join Forces on a Range of Smart Home Technology
Haptics Development Kits
Razer Relaunched its Interhaptics SDK for Developers and Studios for Free
Personalization-Friendly PC Controllers
The Elgato Stream Deck Plus Has Four Customizable Knobs
Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads
Augmental Unveils its New Product Dubbed MouthPad^
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Voice Assistant Smart Watches
INTEC Designs This Timepiece with Accessibility in Mind
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches
The SnapSync Band-1 has an Open-Source Build
Highly Customizable Gamer Controllers
The modue Modular Control Station is Personalization-Ready
Inclusive Controller Accessories
Logitech Taps Sony for a New Disability-Supporting Controller Kit
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
Adjustable Smart Home Sensors
The Shelly Motion 2 WiFi Motion Sensor Has a Sleek, Compact Design
Smart Drive Systems
Panasonic Automotive Updated its SkipGen Drive System with Assistants
Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets
The Moen® Smart Faucet with Motion Control is Advanced
AI-Powered Assistant Features
Amazon is Adding New Generative AI Features to Alexa Devices
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
Reid Parsekian's Magic Mouse Touch Includes a Display
Connected Voice Assistant Kettles
The WeeKett Smart WiFi Kettle Works with Many Tech Ecosystems
WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances
JEM Brands Debuted AIWA INTELLIGENCE at CES 2024
Accessibility-Focused Coffee Machines
Orlie's Innovative Coffee Machine Upgrade Tackles Barriers
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Intuitive Technology Widget Features
Apple Launches New Widgets to the New MacOS Sonoma Update
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
AI-Powered Search Engine Features
Google Presents its New Circle to Search Feature
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Accessible Smart Home Hubs
The Samsung SmartThings Station is a User-Friendly CES 2023 Innovation
Artistic Voice Assistant Televisions
The Samsung The Frame LS03D Has Amazon Alexa
Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers
The 'Telegun' Smartphone Controller Works in Two Modes
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Fully Integrated Smart Showers
The Power Shower Head Features Motion Sensors and Voice Controls
Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveiled its 'Project Leonardo' Controller at CES 2023
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Facial Movement Game Controllers
Google's New GameFace Allows Users to Control with their Faces
AR-Connected Handheld Consoles
Rokid Unveils its New Console Connected to AR Glasses
Hands-Free Streaming Services
Amazon's New Fire TV Stick 4K Max Box has Voice Controls
Stand-Attached Smart Tablets
Google's Pixel Tablet is Connected to its Charging Speaker Dock
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Accessibility Appliance Accessories
The LG Universal UP Kit is Accessible and Sustainable
AI-Enhanced Smartphone Assistants
Samsung Launches the Bixby Voice Assistant for Galaxy Devices
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Controlled Script Editor Platforms
Google Redesigned its Home App with a Script Editor
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Voice-Controlled Gamepads
The 'Stoga' is a Smart Game Pad with Voice-Controlled Macros
Spatial Audio Smart Speakers
Sonos Launches its New Era 100 and Era 300 Smart Speakers
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Dynamic Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveils the Inaugural Inclusive Game Controller at CES
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Auto-Adjusting Smart Home Displays
The New Amazon Echo Show 8 Has a Proximity Sensor and More
Voice-Controlled Wireless Screens
LG Launches its New Wireless Minimal SIGNATURE OLED M
Accessibility Controller Kits
PlayStation Unveils Project Leonardo, a Accessibility Controller Kit
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
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Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters
The Toasty One by Tineco Boasts Futuristic Features
Hand-Detecting Conference Features
Google Meet Can Detect When You Raise Your Hand in Video Calls
Facial-Tracking Sonar Glasses
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Parent-Controlled Digital Assistants
Google Updates Assistant with New Parental Controls