Gestures & device / The visual dictionary
Hand tracking.
Input that recognizes hand position or gestures in a spatial environment.
Also calledhand inputtracked hands
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UI illustrationSee it in context
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What it is
Input that recognizes hand position or gestures in a spatial environment. Use deliberate gestures and visible feedback, and keep interactions within a comfortable reach.
When to use it
Use it when direct hand position contributes to a spatial task.
Know the difference
Hand tracking senses pose or movement; gaze-and-pinch is one specific interaction model using hands.
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Across platforms
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Spatial platforms expose different tracking capabilities and permissions; do not assume all gestures are available everywhere.
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Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.