In this conference proceeding, a novel intensity profile measuring systems is presented that is controlled by gesture recognition principles. This low-cost device works much faster and can be used to measure profiles of wide variety of light sources oriented in elevation and azimuth. Presently, it provides relative intensity measurement but can potentially be used for absolute intensity, if suitably modified. From, the profiles of the standard sources clearly the faulty light sources can be identified and therefore, can save a lot effort. © 2016 IEEE.