An Efficient yet High-Performance Method for Precise Radar-Based Imaging of Human Hand Poses
Johanna Br\"aunig, Vanessa Wirth, Marc Stamminger, Ingrid Ullmann,, Martin Vossiek

TL;DR
This paper introduces a three-tone radar imaging method for precise, real-time 3D hand pose estimation that improves accuracy and maintains high frame rates, offering a promising alternative to vision-based systems.
Contribution
The paper extends a two-tone radar imaging method to a three-tone approach, significantly enhancing reconstruction accuracy while preserving real-time performance.
Findings
High reconstruction accuracy demonstrated against ground truth
Method maintains high frame rates suitable for real-time applications
Potential for future radar-based hand sensing technologies
Abstract
Contactless hand pose estimation requires sensors that provide precise spatial information and low computational complexity for real-time processing. Unlike vision-based systems, radar offers lighting independence and direct motion assessments. Yet, there is limited research balancing real-time constraints, suitable frame rates for motion evaluations, and the need for precise 3D data. To address this, we extend the ultra-efficient two-tone hand imaging method from our prior work to a three-tone approach. Maintaining high frame rates and real-time constraints, this approach significantly enhances reconstruction accuracy and precision. We assess these measures by evaluating reconstruction results for different hand poses obtained by an imaging radar. Accuracy is assessed against ground truth from a spatially calibrated photogrammetry setup, while precision is measured using 3D-printed…
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TopicsOrthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation · Advanced SAR Imaging Techniques
