MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541133164 A) filed by Dr. Deepika K C; Dr. Prathap P B; Mr. Raghuram K A; Dr. Sushma N; and Dr. Santhosh Kumar K. B, Hassan, Karnataka, on Dec. 29, 2025, for 'gesture-controlled robotic vehicle using an arduino or smartphone sensors.'

Inventor(s) include Dr. Deepika K C; Dr. Prathap P B; Mr. Raghuram K A; Dr. Sushma N; and Dr. Santhosh Kumar K. B.

The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Gesture-Controlled Robotic Vehicle using an Arduino or smartphone sensors The present invention relates to a gesture-controlled robotic vehicle that enables intuitive, contactless navigation and control using either an Arduino-based motion sensing unit or built-in sensors of a smartphone. The system translates human hand or device gestures into real-time movement commands for a mobile robotic platform, eliminating the need for traditional remote controllers or complex interfaces. Motion data such as tilt, orientation, acceleration, or angular velocity is captured through inertial sensors including accelerometers and gyroscopes embedded in wearable modules or smartphones. These signals are processed locally or wirelessly transmitted via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other short-range communication protocols to a microcontroller unit mounted on the robotic vehicle. The microcontroller interprets the gesture data using predefined mapping logic or adaptive algorithms and drives actuators such as DC motors or servo motors through motor driver circuits. The invention supports multiple modes of operation, including manual gesture control, assisted navigation, and customizable gesture profiles, allowing users to define motion-to-command relationships. The system is designed to be low-cost, portable, energy-efficient, and compatible with widely available hardware platforms such as Arduino and Android smartphones. Potential applications include educational robotics, assistive devices, surveillance, hazardous environment exploration, industrial material handling, gaming, and human-machine interaction research."

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