With each passing day the gap between machines and humans is being reduced with the introduction of new technologies to ease the standard of living. A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication where physical action, especially hands, is used for data transmission. Based upon the type of gestures, they have been captured via Acoustic (sound), Tactile (touch), Optical (light), Bionic and Moti...

In Resent year Popularity of Home automation has been increasing due to low cost and simplicity through Smartphone and tablet connectivity. It is an automation of home or house hold activity. Raspberry Pi is a small computer, which was introduced in the year of 2012; it is currently a mainstream system subject to extensive availability that can be used in home automation. It is estimated that u...

The introduction of the smart home has been seen as a way of allowing elderly people to lead an independent life for longer, making sure they remain safe and in touch with their social and care communities. The assistance could be in the form of helping with everyday tasks, e.g. notifying them when the milk in the fridge will be finished or institute safeguards to mitigate risks. In order to ac...

A significant amount of research has been conducted in order to make home appliances more efficient in terms of energy usage. Various techniques have been designed and implemented in order to control the power demand and supply. This paper encompasses reviews of different research works on a wide range of energy management techniques for smart homes aimed at reducing energy consumption and mini...