Ayaan Khan, a first-year Computer Science student from Scaler School of Technology, has developed an innovative hand gesture control system for popular PC racing games. By waving fingers in front of a webcam, gamers can control the cars, creating an immersive gaming experience and offering a fresh approach to the genre.

Built using Python, the code leverages libraries like OpenCV for computer vision and MediaPipe for pose estimation. The system translates these captured hand movements into the game's steering commands for virtual cars.

Ayaan's creation, inspired by the idea of blending his passion for gaming with technology, highlights the potential of creative coding to enhance user experiences. It also serves as a testament to the value of early exploration in computer science. The teenager's project demonstrates how students can leverage readily available tools and libraries to turn their ideas into reality, fostering a passion for innovation that can blossom throughout their academic careers. 

Notably, the 18-year-old is also developing a sign language translation model using TensorFlow and Python to bridge the communication gap for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Launched in 2023, Scaler School of Technology is India's premier destination for engineering education. Scaler School of Technology offers a 4-year residential undergraduate program in Computer Science delivered by top technology leaders from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, Uber, etc. Its industry-vetted curriculum, teaching faculty of leading tech industry professionals, and a unique 1:1 mentorship model combined with a state-of-the-art campus in Bangalore's Electronic City near top tech companies give Scaler a significant edge over traditional education. Additionally, the program offers key specialisations in new-age in-demand technologies and a first-of-its-kind one-year-long paid internship. Learners completing the program receive a 3-year BSc in Computer Science from BITS Pilani & a one-year Master in Computer Science from globally accredited Woolf University. Over 900 companies have worked with Scaler for job placements.

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