Gesture Technology

Visitors control games and content on a big screen by moving their hands in the air. Motion gesture technology for stands, showrooms and installations in Dubai.

Gesture-controlled games and installations

With motion gesture technology, visitors control a screen by moving their hands in the air. They point, swipe, grab and rotate. A small sensor tracks every finger. There is nothing to touch and nothing to hold, and the gestures are the ones we use every day.

It draws a crowd. People stop to watch someone steer a big screen with their bare hands, and then want a turn themselves. We design and build these experiences in Dubai, from games for exhibition stands to permanent installations.

Porsche GT3 RS - gesture control demo with Leap Motion

Proven at events and in public spaces

Nissan at the Dubai International Motor Show: visitors grabbed spare parts with their hands and dropped them onto a car to repair it. Choosing genuine parts scored the points, and the after-sales message came across by playing.
Citibank at Mall of the Emirates: players cracked a bank vault by entering a PIN in the air, then made a transfer against the clock. A round took less than a minute and ended with a photo for social media.
Dubai Police headquarters: a permanent installation at the main entrance. Visitors browse the history and work of the force on a large curved screen, in English and Arabic.
Calcium at MESE, Dubai: a gesture-based presentation of the agency's work and a game in which players catch falling objects.

Gesture-controlled game - Nissan at the Dubai International Motor Show

Dubai Police HQ - Interactive Gesture Installation (Leap Motion)

Gesture application at the Dubai Police headquarters

3D product and property presentations

Visitors explore a 3D model of your product or development in front of a large screen. With simple hand movements they rotate and zoom the model in 360°, and point at hotspots to bring up details.

Dubai International Motor Show - Interactive Gesture App (Leap Motion)

Why gesture control

It gets noticed: onlookers follow every move on the big screen, so one player entertains a whole group.
It is quick: a game starts with a swipe and takes about a minute, which keeps the queue moving.
It is hygienic: screens that many people use stay clean, since nobody touches them.
It carries a message: visitors learn by doing, not by reading a brochure.

Made for your brand

We write the game idea around your message, design it in your brand's look and build it for the screen on your stand, from a single display to an LED wall. Scores, leaderboards, photo moments and several languages can be added as needed.

What we provide

We develop the software and bring the hand tracking sensor. The screen or LED wall usually comes from you, your agency or your stand builder, so it matches the stand design. Where it helps, we also supply the computer that runs the application.

Where gesture control works well

Exhibition stands and motor shows: a game on a big screen is visible from the aisle and pulls people in.
Showrooms and sales centres: buyers turn a car or a building around with their hands.
Museums, visitor centres and reception areas: a permanent installation that welcomes and informs.
Malls: promotions that passers-by can try in a few seconds.

Frequently asked questions

How does gesture control work?

A small sensor tracks the visitor's hands and fingers in the air. The software turns movements such as pointing, swiping, grabbing and dropping into actions on a large screen, so nothing has to be touched or held.

Do visitors need instructions?

Hardly. A game starts with a swipe of the hand and uses gestures people know from everyday life. A round takes about a minute, and onlookers learn how it works by watching the player before them.

What do you supply for a gesture installation?

We develop the software and bring the hand tracking sensor. The screen or LED wall usually comes from the client, the agency or the stand builder. Where it helps, we also supply the computer that runs the application.

Can gesture control be used in a permanent installation?

Yes. At the Dubai Police headquarters, a gesture-controlled installation at the main entrance presents the history and work of the force in English and Arabic.

How early should we get in touch?

That depends on the project. For many formats we do not start from scratch. We build on a proven framework and adapt it to your design and content, which saves time. A completely new development needs longer for design, development and testing. Contact us as early as you can, and we will tell you what is realistic for your date.