Real-Time Hand Gesture Recognition for OpenXR Using Transformer-Based Machine Learning

arXiv:2609.25466v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Hand gesture recognition is a key component in human-computer interaction (HCI), enabling intuitive interfaces for applications in gaming, virtual reality (VR), robotics, and more. This study integrates transformer-based machine-learning models for real-time hand gesture recognition, using hand-tracking data captured through the OpenXR standard in Unity. We leverage positional data of hand joints and wrist rotation angles to train a custom gesture recognition system. By utilizing the sequential modeling capabilities of transformers, the system captures temporal dependencies within short gesture