tangible interface
[TAN-juh-bul IN-tur-fays]
nounpl: tangible interfaces
interface tangível
1. A user interface that allows physical interaction with digital information through tangible objects, enabling direct manipulation of virtual data using real-world objects
The tangible interface allows users to manipulate 3D models by moving physical blocks on a table.
A interface tangível permite que os usuários manipulem modelos 3D movendo blocos físicos sobre uma mesa.
2. A human-computer interaction system that bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds by using physical objects as representations of digital content
Museums are implementing tangible interfaces to create more engaging interactive exhibits.
Museus estão implementando interfaces tangíveis para criar exposições interativas mais envolventes.
This term is primarily used in academic, research, and technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It gained prominence in the early 2000s through MIT Media Lab research and is widely discussed in human-computer interaction (HCI) conferences. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used in universities and tech startups focusing on innovation and user experience design.
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