# ARHand

> Hand gesture recognition for text input on wearable AR/VR devices. (iPhone/iPad app by 超平 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arhand/id1420950884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [超平 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420434761)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.75/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arhand/id1420950884/reviews.md

## What is ARHand?

*Introduction*
ARHand is an input method, which is based on the hand gesture recognition. Easily and fast input characters with only 7 simple hand gestures. This app is particularly suitable for wearable computing devices, e.g. smartglasses and headsets for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (AR), which are not usually equipped with keyboards and touch panels.

*Features*
Feature 1: Accurate hand gesture recognition. ARHand can type letters by detecting your hand and recognizing your hand gestures.
Feature 2: Simple input method. Select and enter the corresponding character by hand gestures.

*How to use*
Step 1: Hand gesture x to select the xth row.
Step 2: Hand gesture y to select the yth column.
Step 3: The character of xth row and yth column is selected and automatically input.

*About us*
ARHand is developed by Smart Display Lab of SJTU.

*Feedback*
Should you have any questions or inputs, please feel free to reach us via ccp@sjtu.edu.cn.

## Key features

- Accurate hand gesture recognition
- Simple input method
- Type letters via gestures
- Row and column selection by gesture
- Automatic character input

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arhand/id1420950884/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not good

*2021-07-16*

Uhh it doesn’t let me in. It just crashes

### 1/5 — The tracking is very glitchy

*2019-12-13*

It keeps drawing random lines and does not track my hand well. Also it crashes a ton!

## Frequently asked questions about ARHand

### What is ARHand?

ARHand is an input method that uses hand gesture recognition to type characters. It's designed for wearable computing devices like smartglasses and VR headsets.

### How does ARHand work?

You use specific hand gestures to select rows and then columns on a virtual grid, which then inputs the corresponding character.

### Is ARHand suitable for all devices?

ARHand is particularly suited for wearable computing devices like smartglasses and VR headsets that lack keyboards or touch panels. It is available on iPhone and iPad.

### What is the rating for ARHand?

ARHand has a rating of 2.8 stars based on 4 user ratings.

### Is ARHand free to use?

Yes, ARHand is available for free.

### When was ARHand last updated?

ARHand was last updated on March 18, 2024, with version 2.2.

### What age rating does ARHand have?

ARHand has an age rating of 4+.

### Does ARHand have ads?

No, ARHand does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.2 — 2024-03-18

1. A tutorial guide has been added within the app.
2. Supports switching between horizontal and vertical screens at runtime.
3. Columns are highlighted when selected.
4. Bugs in the delete function have been fixed.

### 2.1 — 2024-03-08

1. The size of UI has been modified.
2. Text that has been entered will now appear in the upper left corner.
3. The app supports both portrait and landscape.

### 2.0 — 2024-03-05

The way of entering text is changed. In last version, by moving your finger in air, you can type characters. Now, in this version, you can input characters more easily with seven simple hand gestures.

### 1.0 — 2018-08-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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