HaGRID -- HAnd Gesture Recognition Image Datasets

The use of gestures in human communication plays an important role: gestures can reinforce statements emotionally or completely replace them. What is more, hand gesture recognition (HGR) can be a part of human-computer interaction. Such systems can be used in video conferencing services (Zoom, Skype, Discord, Jazz, etc.), home automation systems, the automotive sector, services for people with speech and hearing impairments, etc. Besides, the system can be a part of a virtual assistant or service for active sign language users -- hearing and speech-impaired people. These areas require the system to work online and be robust to background, scenes, subjects, and lighting conditions. These and several others problems inspired us to create a new HGR dataset.