Machine sensations.

The article discusses the stability of physical interface as an aspect in computing. It refers to the possibility of a different interface revolution, saying that efforts to change traditional peripherals have constantly foundered. It notes that the possibilities are immense for those less able to a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Prospect no. 160; p. 13
Main Author: Chatfield, Tom
Format: Article
Published: Prospect Publishing Limited Jul2009
Subjects:
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Description
Summary:The article discusses the stability of physical interface as an aspect in computing. It refers to the possibility of a different interface revolution, saying that efforts to change traditional peripherals have constantly foundered. It notes that the possibilities are immense for those less able to apply the traditional peripherals because of inexperience, age, infirmity and disability. The impression of engaging with machines and virtual worlds is also discussed.