The article discusses the WatchShaker project, an experimental API that detects the shake gesture of the Apple Watch, a functionality not natively present in the device. By leveraging the watch’s accelerometer data, the API can discern not just the occurrence but also the direction of the shake gestures. The project aims to enhance the interactivity potential of the Apple Watch and has sparked significant interest within the developer community. The WatchShaker project showcases how a minimalistic approach can lead to a practical and impactful tool in wearable technology, paving the way for further research and development in intuitive gesture recognition.
Publication date: 19 Jan 2024
Project Page: Not provided
Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.09896
