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24 alternatives to Google's Project Soli

Miniature radar that understands human gestures

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Google's Project Soli launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Project Soli by Google▲824

   Your hands are the only interface you'll need

   2016 · google.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Google presents Project Soli▲3

   Radar for to enable touch less interactions

   2015 · google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Paper Signals by Google▲571

   Build-it-yourself objects that you control with your voice.

   2017 · experiments.withgoogle.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Ping▲324

   The world’s smallest global GPS locator

   2017 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Radar▲397

   The missing open-source Kubernetes UI

   May 2026 · radarhq.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Project Soli▲2

   radar based interaction from ATAP perfect for wearables

   2015 · techcrunch.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Doppler▲157

   Motion sensing using your laptop's speakers and mic

   2015 · danielrapp.github.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Octi▲178

   New consumer AR app that recognizes your body / adds effects

   2018 · octi.tv · its alternatives →

9. 9
   GE Sol▲110

   A bright idea for smart home, integrated with Alexa

   2017 · gelighting.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Aria ▲101

    Gesture control for smartwatches and wearable devices.

    2015 · ariawearable.com · its alternatives →

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    Radar▲114

    Generate and track keyword rankings

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Radar.ist▲77

    A simple (and free) goal and project manager.

    2020 · radar.ist · its alternatives →

13. 13
    gesture.ai▲116

    Easy to use gesture recognition technology and SDK

    2016 · gesture.ai · its alternatives →

14. 14
    GESTOOS▲115

    Control your computer like a Jedi with simple air gestures.

    2019 · 888freespins.org · its alternatives →

15. 15
    PangeAI▲117

    Instant, agent-driven spatial analysis and decision-making

    Apr 2026 · pangeai.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sunu band▲114

    Sonar wristband that improves mobility for the blind

    2017 · sunu.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Remidi▲91

    A sensor & gesture controlled wearable music instrument

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Aperture -Flip your phone case for a less distracting minimal interface▲13

    We explored combining physical interaction (flipping a case) with minimal UI (potentially generative) to create context-aware interfaces for digital wellbeing, without needing new devices. Concept stage, building prototypes, sharing for feedback and use cases.

    2025 · specialprojects.studio · its alternatives →

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    Sentinel▲101

    Control your robots from anywhere in the world

    Jun 2026 · avearobotics.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Wave▲73

    A fast, minimalistic gesture-based music player app

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Directional antenna alignment using phone motion sensors▲67

    Satellite Tracking and Alignment Resource

    2024 · star.conor.link · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Cappella▲28

    Parenting support app: AI baby cry translation & monitoring

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Add 3D gestures to your applications▲28

    We're a three-person team based out of San Francisco trying to fundamentally change the way people interact with computers.

    2012 · threegearsystems.blogspot.com · its alternatives →

24. 24AG
    Add gestures to a web app in 2 minutes▲40

    2012 · kinesis.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →