This document summarizes a project on hand gesture recognition using a webcam. The project goals were to research hand gesture recognition techniques, algorithms, potential uses and issues, and develop a prototype gesture recognition system. The system used a webcam to capture images which were then processed and interpreted to recognize gestures. A 3D hand model was also developed and used for gesture modelling and recognition. In conclusion, the project researched hand gesture recognition and developed a prototype system using an optical glove and 3D hand model.