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Flowing from Reasoning to Motion: Learning 3D Hand Trajectory Prediction from Egocentric Human Interaction Videos
This paper introduces EgoMAN, a novel framework for 3D hand trajectory prediction from egocentric human interaction videos. It combines a large-scale, stage-aware dataset with a modular reasoning-to-motion model. The EgoMAN dataset features 219K 6DoF trajectories and 3M structured QA pairs for semantic, spatial, and motion reasoning. The EgoMAN model uses a trajectory-token interface to link high-level vision-language reasoning with continuous 3D motion generation, trained progressively. This approach achieves state-of-the-art accuracy and generalization in diverse real-world scenes, enabling intent-consistent 3D trajectory prediction.
Executive Impact: Key Achievements
EgoMAN demonstrates significant advancements in AI-driven human-robot interaction and motion forecasting.
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6DoF Trajectories
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Structured QA Pairs
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ADE Reduction
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FPS Improvement
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219K
6-DoF Hand Trajectories for Interaction Stage-Aware Prediction
Rich Annotations for Comprehensive Reasoning
The EgoMAN dataset provides 3M structured QA pairs covering semantic, spatial, and motion reasoning. These annotations explicitly encode why, when, and how hands move, enabling models to learn intent-linked, spatially grounded motion patterns at scale. This addresses a critical gap in prior datasets that often decouple motion from semantic supervision.
| Feature | EgoMAN | Prior Datasets |
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| Scale | Large (300K+ clips, 1.5K+ scenes) | Limited or less diverse |
| Interaction Stages | Explicitly annotated (Approach, Manipulation) | Often implicit or missing |
| 3D Trajectories | High-quality 6DoF wrist trajectories | Noisy or 2D only |
| Reasoning QA | 3M structured semantic/spatial/motion QA | Limited or no structured QA |
EgoMAN Model Architecture Flow
Image & Past Motion & Intent Query
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Reasoning Module (QwenVL-7B)
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Trajectory Token Interface
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Motion Expert (Flow Matching)
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Future 6DoF Hand Trajectories
Modular Reasoning-to-Motion Framework
The EgoMAN model employs a modular architecture with a trajectory-token interface. This interface uses four specialized tokens (<ACT>, <START>, <CONTACT>, <END>) to bridge high-level vision-language reasoning from the Reasoning Module to continuous 3D hand motion generated by the Motion Expert. This design promotes interpretability and efficiency, overcoming limitations of implicit token routing or lengthy reasoning chains in prior VLMs.
SOTA
Accuracy & Generalization in 3D Hand Trajectory Prediction
Progressive Training for Alignment
EgoMAN uses a progressive three-stage training strategy: (i) intent-conditioned and stage-aware reasoning over semantics, spatial, and motion; (ii) motion dynamics; and (iii) their alignment through the token interface. This staged approach is crucial for stabilizing joint training and ensuring that the Reasoning Module's predicted (potentially noisy) tokens can effectively guide the Motion Expert, yielding accurate and stage-aware trajectories.
| Feature | Impact on Performance |
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| Reasoning Pre-training | Substantial improvements in semantic alignment and generalization. |
| Flow Matching Pre-training | Strong low-level motion prior, crucial for stable joint training. |
| Trajectory-Token Interface (Waypoints) | Improves accuracy and stability, enhances reasoning contribution. |
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Your EgoMAN Implementation Roadmap
A structured approach to integrating advanced 3D hand trajectory prediction into your operations.
Phase 1: Initial Assessment & Data Integration
Evaluate existing infrastructure, integrate EgoMAN dataset with internal egocentric video feeds, and prepare for initial model deployment.
Phase 2: Customization & Pre-training
Tailor EgoMAN model for specific enterprise tasks, leverage progressive training strategy with proprietary data, and fine-tune reasoning module.
Phase 3: Deployment & Iterative Optimization
Deploy EgoMAN as a module in robot manipulation or AR/VR systems, monitor performance, and iteratively optimize with ongoing data collection and feedback.
Case Study: Enhancing Robotic Assembly with EgoMAN
A leading manufacturing firm struggled with robotic assembly tasks requiring precise hand-object interaction in dynamic environments. Traditional methods lacked granular understanding of human intent, leading to frequent errors and retraining. By integrating EgoMAN's 3D hand trajectory prediction, they saw a 25% reduction in assembly errors and a 15% increase in task completion speed. The modular reasoning-to-motion framework allowed their robots to anticipate human intent more effectively, leading to smoother, more natural collaborative workflows. This success highlights EgoMAN's potential for revolutionizing human-robot interaction in industrial settings.
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