Adaptive interface

A user interface that automatically adjusts its parameters — such as target sizes, input methods, timing, layout, or interaction modalities — in response to detected changes in the user's abilities, context, or preferences. Adaptive interfaces are a key implementation strategy for ability-based design, using sensors and algorithms to detect user capabilities in real time and modify the interface accordingly. Examples include enlarging touch targets when tremor is detected, switching from tapping to dwelling when accuracy declines, or adjusting scroll speed based on motor precision.