Video documentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHv1cmxN2_A Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Tech-Magic-Home-Automation-Using-Interactive-Wand-/
A silly home automation project using a wand from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando
Hardware: Kinect for Windows, Philips Hue lights, a few Simblees, several dc & hobby servo motors
Software platforms/ APIs: C++ in VS2015, OpenCV, Philips Hue API, Spotify API, Arduino