KARNATAKA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Indian Institute of Science campus, Bengaluru

Telephone: 080 -23600978, 23341652 || Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kscst.org.in/spp.html or https://kscst.karnataka.gov.in/en

FORMAT FOR STUDENT PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR THE

48th SERIES OF STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME

(Handwritten proposals will not be accepted, please fill all the details in this MS word file, insert images / diagrams wher-
ever necessary. Convert to pdf file, get it approved from the project guide / head of the department and principal of your
institution. Keep ready the scanned pdf file of 1) Declaration and Endorsement 2) details of processing fees made and
fill-up the Google Form.
https://forms.gle/ks2WxWB4ei1hgv9D9

Name of the College: HKBK College of Engineering

Project Title: Smart Home Automation using Gestures for the

specially-abled

Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering

Theme (as per KSCST poster):

(The project proposals shall mandatorily be from one of the
broad themes / areas. Visit website www.kscst.org.in/spp.html)

Name(s) of project guide(s):

1.Name: Dr. Suhas A R
Email id:
Contact No.:
2. Name: Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Mrs.
Email id:
Contact No.:

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 Name of Team Members (Strictly not more than four students
in a batch): (Type names in Capital Letters as provided in your college)
(Please paste the latest passport size photograph adjacent to your re-
spective names)
Name: Abdulla
USN No.: 1HK21EC004
Email id: [email protected]
Mobile No: 9110886816

Name: Aditya Raj

USN No.: 1HK21EC006
Email id: [email protected]
Mobile No.: 9155324778

Name: Fahim Sayeed Khan

USN No.: 1HK21EC025
Email id: [email protected]
Mobile No.: 8495947304

Name: Farhan Atif

USN No.: 1HK21EC026
Email id: [email protected]
Mobile No.: 6201194040

Team Leader of the Project:

Name: Aditya Raj
USN No.: 1HK21EC006
Email id: [email protected]
Mobile No.: 9155324778

Processing Fee Details (Through Online Payment only):

(processing fee of Rs. 1180/-)
Please furnish the payment details in the format provided in the last
page of the proposal.

Date of commencement of the Project:

Probable date of completion of the project:

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 Scope / Objectives of the project:
The primary objective of the Smart Home Gesture Control System is to develop
a user-friendly, gesture-based interface that allows users to manage various
home appliances, such as lights, fans, entertainment systems, and security de-
vices, through simple hand movements. This system is designed to improve ac-
cessibility, especially for individuals with physical impairments or limited mobil-
ity, by providing an intuitive, hands-free alternative to traditional control meth-
ods like switches or remote controls. Additionally, the project aims to demon-
strate the versatility of gesture recognition technology by integrating multiple
smart home functions into a single interface. Cost-effective and compact com-
ponents, such as the APDS-9960 gesture sensor and microcontrollers like Ar-
duino, are used to create a practical, responsive setup suitable for daily use.
The system is engineered to ensure real-time responsiveness and reliable op-
eration, making it an efficient and scalable solution for modern home automa-
tion.

Methodology:
The methodology for the Smart Home Gesture Control System involves a struc-
tured approach, beginning with system design and planning. In this phase,
project objectives are clarified, and system requirements are analyzed to deter-
mine the necessary components for gesture-based home automation. Next,
hardware and software components are selected, including the APDS-9960
gesture sensor, Arduino or ESP8266 microcontroller, and additional modules
for specific functions like lighting, fans, and security. The system is then de-
signed, with the microcontroller programmed to interpret gestures and activate
corresponding appliances. Once assembled, the setup undergoes rigorous
testing to ensure accuracy, reliability, and responsiveness of gesture recogni-
tion. Finally, the system is evaluated in terms of user experience, energy effi-
ciency, and functionality, ensuring it meets all objectives and performs effec-
tively in a real-world setting.
Note: In case of fabrication work in the project, an engineering draw-
ing with dimensions / detailed design should be attached to the pro-
posal.

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 Expected Outcome of the project:
The expected outcome of the Smart Home Gesture Control System project is a
functional, reliable, and user-friendly system that allows users to control various
home appliances through simple hand gestures. This system will provide an in-
tuitive interface that improves accessibility, especially for users with limited mo-
bility or physical disabilities. It should successfully integrate multiple home func-
tions—such as lighting, fan control, entertainment system management, and
basic security—into a single, gesture-based platform. The system is expected
to demonstrate real-time responsiveness and accuracy in gesture recognition,
providing seamless and hands-free operation. Additionally, the project should
showcase an energy-efficient and cost-effective setup using compact electronic
components, making it suitable for practical implementation in everyday smart
home environments.

Is the project proposed relevant to the Industry / Society or In-

stitution?

Yes / No:
If yes, please provide details of the industry / institution and
contact details:

(Note: Preference will be given to those projects relevant to the indus-

try / institution. Hence be specific in giving detailed information). Is the
industry extending support - technology / funds / use the final product,
please specify.

Can the product or process developed in the project be taken

up for filing a Patent?
Yes / No:

Prior Art search done?

Yes/No:
Note: If your answer is “Yes”, you may contact Patent Information
Centre of KSCST. For more details, email: [email protected]

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 Budget details (break-up details should be given):
Note: KSCST will provide nominal grant support for carrying out the project by stu-
dents if selected by the project selection committee.

Budget Amount
a) Materials / Consumables (Please specify) 0.00
b) Labor (Describe) 0.00
c) Travel (Describe) 0.00
e) Miscellaneous (Please specify) 0.00
Total 0.00

Any other technical details (Please specify):

SPP Coordinator (Identified by the college):

Note: To be identified by the principal of the institution. The project propos-
als must be submitted to KSCST through SPP coordinator designated by the
principal.

Name: Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Mrs.

Email id:
Contact No.:

Name of the Project Guide: Dr. Suhas A R Name of the HOD:

Email id: Email id:

Contact No.: Contact No.:

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 DECLARATION
(From Project Students)
(To scan this page and enclose in the project proposal)

We, the project team hereby declare that the details enclosed in the project proposal (Title
of the Project: ………………………………………………………………………….., Branch:
………………………., College: ………………………………………………………..) are true
and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. We undertake to inform the Karnataka
State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) of any changes to the project title or
team members' names immediately through our project guide or the SPP Coordinator of
our institution.
Additionally, we declare that the project work is original and not a result of copying or pur-
chasing. We are committed to completing the project independently, with support from our
faculty and project guide, while utilizing the facilities provided by the college. We will not
engage in plagiarism and pledge to be sincere and dedicated in executing and completing
the project as proposed.
We understand that if any of the above information is found to be false, untrue, or mislead -
ing, we may be held liable. We authorize the sharing of the project information contained in
this proposal with KSCST, Bengaluru.
We acknowledge that the project team must exhibit and demonstrate the project, partici-
pate in the mid-term evaluation of sanctioned projects, and engage with experts. Addition-
ally, we must exhibit the project at the Annual State-Level Poster Presentation and Exhibi-
tion, if selected. Should our team fail to participate in the mid-term evaluation or the Annual
Exhibition (if selected), we understand that the supported project funds will be returned to
KSCST.
We also enclose the endorsement form for KSCST, Bengaluru.
Name of the students with USN No. Signature with date

1.
2.
3.

4.

(Name & Signature of Project Guide with (Name & Signature of HOD with Seal)
Seal)

Email id: Email id:

Contact No.: Contact No.:

5.

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 ENDORSEMENT
(From College, endorsement to be taken in the institution / Department Letter head)
(To scan this page and enclose in the project proposal)

This is to certify that 1) Mr. / Ms.……...................., 2) Mr. / Ms. ……………................

3) Mr. / Ms. …………………............, 4) Mr. / Ms. ……………………................, are bonafide
student(s) of Department of ......................................................., in the degree program of
our institution. If the project proposal submitted by these students under the 48 th series of
Student Project Programme is selected by KSCST, we will provide the requisite
laboratory / Computer / infrastructure support in our college / Institution. Further we also
take necessary steps to see that the project team will exhibit / demonstrate their project in
the mid-term evaluation of project and in the Annual State-Level Poster Presentation and
Exhibition (if selected). If the student team fails to send the completed project report or
fails to attend the evaluation in mid-term evaluation of sanctioned projects or fails to attend
the Annual State-Level Poster Presentation and Exhibition (if selected), the supported
project amount will be returned to KSCST.

(Name & Signature of (Signature of HOD with (Signature of the Principal

Project Guide with Seal) Seal) with Seal)

Email id: Email id: Email id:

Contact No.: Contact No.: Contact No.:

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 DETAILS OF PROCESSING FEES MADE THROUGH
NEFT / UPI PAYMENT
(Note: Include this page in the softcopy of the student project proposal. The student team shall fur-
nish the details in the Google Form. It is informed to the students to 1) keep ready the softcopy of
the project proposal and other documents and 2) Furnish the payment made details as processing
fees and 3) update the details in the Google Form on the same day of payment made to KSCST by
NEFT / UPI payment).

1. TITLE OF THE PROJECT :

2. NAME OF THE TEAM LEADER :

3. EMAIL ID :

4. CONTACT MOBILE NO. :

PAYMENT MADE DETAILS

5. BANK REF. NO. / UTR NO. / :

UPI No. (12 digits)

6. TRANSACTION ID :

7. NAME OF THE SENDER / AC- :

COUNT HOLDER and CON-
TACT NUMBER

8. NAME OF THE BANK :

9. PROCESSING FEES : Rs. 1,180/- (Inclusive of 18% GST)

10. DATE OF PAYMENT MADE :

11. TIME :

12. MODE OF PAYMENT :

MADE
(NEFT / UPI, PLEASE SPEC-
IFY)

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 (Name & Signature of (Name & Signature of
the team leader) Project Guide or HOD with Seal)

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KARNATAKA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Indian Institute of Science campus, Bengaluru
48th SERIES OF STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME (SPP)
(Note: This page is for information about bank details of KSCST to the student team
and college / institution and not to include this page in the project proposal soft-
copy)

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF KSCST

Name and address of the Insti- Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology,
tution IISc Campus, Bangalore -560012

Account holder’s name / Des- Secretary, Karnataka State Council for Science and
ignation Technology

Bank Account No. & Name of Current A/C No. 0683201000024

the bank Canara Bank, IISc Campus Branch, Bangalore-560012

IFSC Code CNRB0000683

MICR Code 560015023

Bank Branch Address Canara Bank, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012

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