Gesture Controlled Robotic Arm Kit with ESP32 + Sensor
Gesture Controlled Robotic Arm Kit with ESP32-S3 — Build an AI Edge Project with Hand Gesture Recognition
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Wear a sensor glove, make a gesture, and watch a 4-axis robotic arm mirror your hand in real time — no coding from scratch required. This kit combines a gesture glove (APDS9960 + MPU6050) with an ESP32-S3 running a TensorFlow Lite model that classifies six distinct hand movements, then drives four high-torque servos via a PCA9685. Whether you're prototyping for a Smart India Hackathon project or exploring edge AI for a B.Tech thesis, you'll have a working system in hours, not weeks.
What You'll Build
By the end of assembly, you will have a wearable glove that captures gestures and a 4-degree-of-freedom robotic arm that responds in real time. The arm can be programmed via the AI companion to perform pick-and-place sequences, adapt gesture-to-action mapping, and even learn new gestures by retraining the TinyML model on your PC.
What You'll Learn
- Edge AI model deployment: converting a TensorFlow Lite gesture classifier to run on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller.
- Sensor fusion with APDS9960 (proximity/gesture) and MPU6050 (6-axis IMU) to create a robust gesture input pipeline.
- Servo kinematics and inverse kinematics for a 4-DOF arm driven by a PCA9685 PWM controller.
- Real-time control loops and debugging techniques for mechatronics systems with the AI companion's step-by-step guidance.
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ESP32-S3 Dev Board | 1 |
| APDS9960 Gesture Sensor | 1 |
| MPU6050 | 1 |
| PCA9685 Servo Driver | 1 |
| MG90S Servo | 4 |
| 5V 3A PSU | 1 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| 100nF Caps | 10 |
| 1000µF 25V Caps | 2 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| Velcro Glove | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
Ideal for B.Tech ECE/EEE students preparing for project submissions or Smart India Hackathon, final-year engineering teams prototyping edge AI mechatronics, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors guiding advanced robotics tracks. If you're at IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS Pilani working on embedded ML, this kit accelerates your prototype.
Built and Backed by Compoden
Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Scan the QR code to talk to the AI companion, which can troubleshoot step by step. If you prefer a human, message us on WhatsApp — our support team knows every detail of this kit.
Can I train the model to recognize custom gestures?
Yes, the AI companion guides you through collecting training data with the glove and retraining the TFLite model using Google Colab, then redeploying to the ESP32-S3.
Is soldering required, and is it beginner-friendly?
The kit requires through-hole soldering for the PCB prototype boards, but the AI companion video shows every joint, and the included soldering iron is pre-tinned. If you're new to soldering, the step-by-step guidance makes it manageable.
How does the AI build companion work?
Scan the QR code on the kit box to access an interactive chat trained on this exact project. It can answer circuit questions, debug code, and even generate wiring diagrams. WhatsApp and email support are available as backup.
APDS9960 + MPU6050 glove detects 6 gestures. ESP32-S3 TFLite model classifies gesture and drives 4-DOF servo arm.
What's in this kit
- ESP32-S3 Dev Board
- APDS9960 Gesture Sensor
- MPU6050
- PCA9685 Servo Driver
- MG90S Servo x4
- 5V 3A PSU
- 4.7kΩ Resistors x5
- 100nF Caps x10
- 1000µF 25V Caps x2
- PCB Prototype Board x2
- Velcro Glove
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items