Gesto

Gesto was a software company that developed tools to help program mobile devices and apps with gesture recognition capabilities. Founded in 2014 by Ricardo Santos, Andreia Carolina Dias, and Dora Inacio, the company was based in Lisbon, Portugal. Gesto's technology centered on a gesture recognition engine that trained a neural network to differentiate between random and intentional movements. This engine could be embedded into customer devices, applications, or microchips, aiming to let wearable and mobile device manufacturers implement advanced AI features. The company's open-source platform operated by interpreting muscle activity and motion patterns from the user.

The company's offerings included two main products: the Caelum starter kit and the Stella developer's kit. The starter kit was designed for immediate functionality with a simple application that required no programming knowledge, while the developer's kit was aimed at more advanced users. Gesto's technology did not rely on cameras, which allowed for greater freedom of movement for the user. In May 2015, Gesto received an undisclosed grant from MassChallenge. The company is now listed as out of business.

Keywords: gesture recognition, software tools, mobile devices, neural network, AI features, wearable technology, motion patterns, muscle activity, open-source platform, developer kit, Caelum starter kit, Stella developer's kit