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Embodied Interaction

Also known as: Embodied Cognition in HCI

An approach to human-computer interaction that emphasizes the role of the physical body in how people engage with and understand technology. Embodied interaction recognizes that cognition is not purely mental but shaped by physical experience, movement, and sensory engagement. In accessibility, embodied interaction supports learning and memory through tangible interfaces, gestural controls, and physical manipulation, which can be especially beneficial for blind and low vision users.

Category: interaction design · human-computer interaction

Related: Tangible User Interface · Gesture-Based Interface · Haptic Feedback

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