What is gesture control and motion control?

Touchless control of digital content through hand and body movements. Sensors and controllers capture user gestures and translate them into interactions on displays, LED walls, or projections — without any physical contact.

What types of events are suited for motion control?

Trade fair appearances, conferences, showrooms, and public installations — anywhere interactive experiences without touch are desired. Especially effective in high-traffic areas and as an attention-grabber at exhibition booths.

What technologies does Jakobs Medien use for motion control?

We work with HTC Vive controllers and SteamVR base stations, camera systems, and custom software. The controllers serve as touchless pointers enabling intuitive interaction. All systems are pre-built, calibrated, and tested in our studio.

Gesture Control & Motion Control

Touchless interactive installations with hand gestures and motion control — for trade fairs, events, and immersive experiences.

Gesture Control & Motion Control — Touchless Interaction for Trade Fairs and Events

Touchless control turns spectators into active participants. With gesture control and motion control, Jakobs Medien develops interactive installations where users navigate digital content through hand movements — without touchscreens, without physical contact. The interaction itself becomes the experience.

Hand Gesture Quiz with Motion Control

As an innovative highlight, we developed an interactive quiz system controlled by hand gestures for Grüne Woche 2026. The technical implementation was based on an AIO gaming system with HTC SteamVR Base Stations 2.0 and HTC Vive controllers. The controller served as a pointer, enabling intuitive navigation without physical touch. The system was pre-built, calibrated, and tested in our studio. A specialized media server operator was on hand throughout the entire duration of the fair to ensure smooth technical operation.

Applications

Trade Fairs and Exhibitions

Interactive motion control installations are a genuine eye-catcher at exhibition booths. Visitors navigate content through hand gestures, answer quiz questions, or browse product presentations — the touchless interaction attracts attention and creates a natural conversation starter.

Events and Conferences

At conferences and events, we deploy motion control for interactive voting, gamified elements, or presentation control. The technology is particularly effective on large stages, where the interaction is visible and impactful even from a distance.

Showrooms and Permanent Installations

For long-term use in showrooms or lobbies, we develop robust motion control systems that operate reliably without daily supervision and offer visitors an interactive brand experience.

Our Technologies

HTC Vive Controller & SteamVR Base Stations: Precise hand tracking in space — the controller becomes a touchless pointer
AIO Gaming Systems: High-performance all-in-one systems for smooth rendering and real-time interaction
Custom Software: Tailored applications designed around your content and branding
Media Server Operation: Specialized operators for reliable technical operation throughout the event

Our Process

Concept: Joint development of the interaction concept to match your goals and target audience
Studio Setup: Assembly, calibration, and testing in our studio in Berlin-Kreuzberg
On-Site Installation: Professional setup and configuration at the event venue
Support: Technical operation by specialized media server operators throughout the entire duration

Why Jakobs Medien

Motion control installations are not a standalone feature for us — they are part of a holistic media concept. We combine gesture control with LED walls, live streaming, and our full range of media technology to create a seamless experience. Contact us to discuss your interactive installation.