Somatosensory

Relating to the sensory system that processes touch, pressure, temperature, pain, and body position (proprioception). The somatosensory system is crucial for accessibility technologies that bypass vision or hearing, including Braille reading, tactile graphics, vibrotactile navigation aids, and haptic interfaces. Unlike vision and hearing which have dedicated organs, somatosensory receptors are distributed throughout the skin and body, enabling whole-body interfaces like vibration belts or tactile vests.