AirTouch

Overview

AirTouch is a macOS application that turns your built-in or external webcam into a hands-free gesture controller for your entire Mac. It allows users to control the system cursor, click, scroll, switch applications, close windows, and execute actions system-wide using physical hand gestures, eliminating the need for extra hardware or wearables. The software processes images entirely on-device via the Apple Neural Engine by converting camera frames into 21 geometric hand landmarks and discarding them within 5 milliseconds, ensuring total privacy. It also includes an advanced dictation feature called Telepath, which lets users dictate text at up to 220 words per minute by simply placing two fingers near their temple.

How to Use

Download and install the beta app on a Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or later with Apple Silicon. Open the app to grant camera access. Raise a hand and throw a peace sign toward the screen notch for three seconds to wake the tracker. Once locked on, raise an index finger to move the cursor, pinch your thumb and index finger to left-click, or position two fingers to your temple to start dictating.

Core Features

Use Cases

1. 1 Navigating digital slide presentations hands-free from across the room using swipe gestures
2. 2 Scrolling through cooking recipes on a Mac screen while hands are covered in flour
3. 3 Instantly muting audio or pausing video playback from a couch without touching the keyboard
4. 4 Executing custom multi-app morning routines with a single custom fist-bump pose
5. 5 Dictating punctuated, filler-free text into email clients and document editors 4x faster than typing

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