Mouse Emulation

Software or hardware that simulates mouse pointer movement, clicks, and other mouse actions using alternative input methods such as head tracking, eye gaze, joysticks, switch scanning, keyboard commands, or biosignal interfaces. Mouse emulation enables people who cannot use a physical mouse to interact with graphical user interfaces that were designed for mouse input. Common approaches include dwell clicking (hovering over a target for a set time to trigger a click), scanning grids that divide the screen into selectable regions, and directional control where an alternative input moves the cursor continuously until the user signals a stop or click.