Tangible interaction

An interaction paradigm in which users manipulate physical objects and materials to interact with digital information, bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Tangible interfaces leverage people's existing skills in manipulating physical objects, making them particularly promising for accessibility — BLV users can explore data through tactile models, children can learn programming through physical blocks, and people with cognitive disabilities can benefit from concrete rather than abstract representations. Examples include tactile maps, physical data visualisations, and programmable construction kits.