Iron Hands: Gesture-controlled 3D Object Manipulation in Blender

Overview

Iron Hands is an exciting project inspired by the iconic hand gestures from the Iron Man movies. It allows users to control and manipulate 3D objects in Blender using simple hand gestures detected by a webcam. Whether you're a fan of Tony Stark or just fascinated by the idea of interacting with virtual objects like a superhero, Iron Hands brings that fantasy to life!

Features

• Gesture Control: Perform hand gestures to rotate, scale, and move 3D objects in Blender.
• Intuitive Interface: No need for complex controls or input devices – simply use your hands!
• Real-time Feedback: See immediate visual feedback as you perform gestures, just like in the movies.
• Customizable Configurations: Tailor the project to your preferences with configurable parameters. ~

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Getting Started

1. Requirements: Make sure you have Python 3.x, OpenCV, Mediapipe, and Blender installed on your system.
2. Installation: Clone or download this repository and install the required dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt.
3. Run the Application: Execute the main.py script to launch the Iron Hands application.
4. Setup Blender: Open the arc_reactor_lab.blend file in Blender, and run the blender script(don't forget to update the blender script with new file location).
5. Have Fun!: Start experimenting with different hand gestures to control the 3D objects in Blender and unleash your inner superhero.

About the Project

Iron Hands was born out of a combination of boredom and inspiration during the winter holidays of the first semester in college. It's a testament to the power of creativity and technology coming together to create something truly enjoyable and memorable. Whether you're a student looking for a fun project or a fan of Iron Man seeking to recreate the magic of Tony Stark's technology, Iron Hands promises hours of entertainment and excitement.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Feedback and Contributions

We welcome any feedback, suggestions, or contributions to make Iron Hands even better! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

Let's bring the magic of Iron Man's technology to life – one hand gesture at a time!