Human-Machine Interaction

Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) refers to the ways in which a human interacts with a digital system. These interactions are evolving through immersive and sensory technologies that make communication more intuitive and natural.

Haptic feedback uses the sense of touch to transmit information. Vibrating belts equipped with motors can send localized signals around the waist, useful in immersive environments such as virtual reality or for discreet user guidance.

Gestural and tangible interactions in mixed reality allow users to manipulate virtual objects through hand gestures or physical interfaces. This facilitates the understanding of complex outputs, such as those from language models, by enhancing their explainability and supporting collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence.

Immersive simulators are also used for training and education. They provide realistic environments where immersion and a sense of presence enhance learning, with technical choices driven by human needs.

HMI integrates the body, gestures, and senses to create richer, more adaptive, and more effective interactions.

Some examples of applications:

• Virtual reality for training

• Haptic belts for navigation

• Gestural interfaces in augmented reality

• Human-AI collaboration systems

• Interactive educational applications