Physical Devices
While computers are often thought of as consisting of a monitor, keyboard and mouse, there are actually many other possibilities. From cell phones and MP3 players to medical devices, and even furry robotic animals - we have been exploring the range of ways that people can interact with computers. Human senses are not limited to vision, and include touch and hearing. Our research at HCIL on physical interfaces is concerned with the development of new physical interfaces which broaden the use of computers outside the standard computer environments. We believe that by changing the place where users and technolgy meet, we can make new work, play, living and learning experiences possible.
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