How gesture technology is shaping human-robot collaboration

By Rajesh Kumar, Principal Scientist – Advanced Robotics, Addverb

As both robotics and artificial intelligence technologies continue to improve, robots are transitioning from laboratory settings into real-world applications including disaster response, manufacturing, and healthcare etc. In manufacturing, they are driving autonomous assembly lines, controlling warehouses and working in dangerous places. All of these implementations are remotely controlled to make the process safer and more efficient. At the heart of this transformation is human-robot interaction (HRI). The HRI field is focused on creating seamless, intuitive human-machine communication and this collaboration if further revolutionised by gesture technology. This enables robots to react naturally to human movement and create a smarter, safer, and collaborative environment.

The Rise of Gesture Technology

Traditional automation often relied on physical interfaces: control panels, remotes, or pre-programmed commands. But in dynamic environments like warehouses, manufacturing floors, or even hospitals, agility is key. Gesture-based interfaces remove physical barriers and reduce ...