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Type of user interface

In computing, a natural user interface (NUI) or natural interface is a user interface that is effectively invisible, and remains invisible as the user continuously learns increasingly complex interactions. The word "natural" is used because most computer interfaces use artificial control devices whose operation has to be learned. Examples include voice assistants, such as Alexa and Siri, touch and multitouch interactions on today's mobile phones and tablets, but also touch interfaces invisibly integrated into the textiles of furniture. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Natural user interfaceA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Chat with MES: LLM-driven user interface for manipulating garment manufacturing system through natural languageInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Natural Language Processing and Chinese ComputingThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: A comparison of natural user interface and graphical user interface for narrative in HMD-based augmented realityCited 50 times
  5. Go sideways: Organic user interfaceA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Multi-touchA closely related topic

đź“– Definitions

Noun A user interface for a computer that is effectively invisible, or becomes invisible to its users with successive learned interactions.

🗂️ The subject at a glance

  1. History
  2. Types of interface
  3. NUI software and hardware platforms

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

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