🚀 The Seeed Studio Grove Smart IR Gesture Sensor is an intelligent AI-powered gesture recognition module equipped with an infrared camera sensor and advanced algorithms. It can detect 15+ gestures 🙌 with wide detection range, supporting both I2C and SPI communication. This module also allows Grove, Type-C, and Seeed Studio XIAO direct connection 🔌.
📷 Equipped with a PAG7646J1 infrared camera, a PAG7661QN ISP, and an LED fill light 💡, it recognizes and interprets hand gestures even in dark environments 🌙. With a detection range of 5–40 cm, it provides accurate and reliable gesture recognition for IoT, robotics, smart home, and interactive projects.
🔥 Key Features
- Compact AI gesture sensor 🧩: 4.3cm × 2.1cm board with infrared camera + AI algorithm.
- 15+ gesture detection 🙌: Push, pinch, tap, grab, rotation, thumb up/down 👍👎, static gestures (1–5 fingers), swipe.
- High compatibility 🔗: Works with XIAO series, Grove connector (I2C), SPI, and Type-C for PC display.
- Flexible voltage ⚡: Supports 3.3V and 5V systems.
- Wide applications 🌐: IoT devices, robotics, smart switches, PPT interaction, music control 🎶.
⚙️ Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Size 📏 | 4.3cm × 2.1cm |
| Connector 🔌 | I2C: Grove / XIAO pins SPI: Type-C connector |
| Infrared Camera Sensor 📷 | PAG7646J1 |
| Onboard LED Fill Light 💡 | AU3838A-ZRR-1000mA |
| AI-based Chip 🧠 | PAG7661QN |
| Power Supply ⚡ | 3.3V / 5V |
| Detection Range 📡 | 5–40 cm |
| Gestures 🙌 | N-finger push, pinch, tap, grab, rotation, thumb up/down, static (1–5 fingers), swipe |
🖼️ Hardware Overview
⚠️ Notes
- 🔄 On the back left side is an SPI/I2C switch used by the user to toggle between SPI and I2C usage.
- 📐 Placing the gesture in the correct direction above the camera will make the final result more accurate. 👉 For the sensor, if you see the figure standing upright, then you have placed it in the correct position.
💡 Applications
- 📡 Wireless Gesture Interaction
- 💡 Smart Light Switch
- 🎛️ Function Panel Control
- 📊 PPT Interaction
- 🤖 Robot Control
- 🎶 Music Player Control
📦 Part List
| Grove Smart IR Gesture Sensor | x1 |