Interferi - Gesture Sensing using On-Body Acoustic Interferometry

Explore a groundbreaking gesture sensing technique using acoustic interferometry in this 22-minute conference talk from the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Dive into the world of Interferi, an innovative system that utilizes ultrasonic transducers on the skin to create acoustic interference patterns within the body. Learn how these patterns interact with anatomical features to enable precise gesture recognition, focusing on the expressive capabilities of hands and face. Discover the development process, including sensor configurations and machine learning features, leading to prototypes capable of recognizing multiple gesture sets with high accuracy. Examine the system's performance in continuous tracking tasks such as smile intensity and weight estimation. Gain insights into the potential applications of this promising sensing technique in human-computer interaction.