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@article{187214,
        author = {Akshata Utgikar and Durvesh Jitendra Sonar and Pranav Sanjay Shiral and Gitanjali Atul Mankar},
        title = {Gesture Controlled Logistics and Hazardous Material Handling Robot},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4872-4874},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187214},
        abstract = {This paper presents the design and implementation of a gesture-controlled robot for logistics and hazardous material handling, with primary applications in defence scenarios. The system is powered by hand gestures using flex sensors for hand/finger movements and an MPU6050 accelerometer to control the robot's direction. The robot features long-range communication via LoRa wireless modules, enabling operation over distances of up to 2 km. A first-person view (FPV) camera is mounted on the robot for real-time video feedback. The system is controlled by an ESP32 microcontroller, which integrates all the sensors and communication modules. This approach offers a safe and efficient solution for handling hazardous materials in defence zones, providing lightweight and portable capabilities for critical operations.},
        keywords = {Gesture control, defence, logistics, hazardous material handling, LoRa, FPV camera, ESP32, flex sensors.},
        month = {November},
        }