UI innovations are transforming HMI

The evolution of innovative UI technologies and applications is taking HMI to new heights. Present-day UI technologies have moved beyond the concept of just representing machines to users to enabling sophisticated interaction. These technologies have facilitated the successful transformation from traditional text- and graphics-based UIs to touch, touchless and voice-guided innovations.

Debarun Guha Thakurta, Senior Research Analyst, TechVision, commented: “UI technologies are already radically simplifying the way humans interact with machines. Moreover, innovations in these technologies are facilitating the transition to an age of smart devices by making effortless and successful interactions with machines possible.”

Currently, the prime focus among UI innovators is to overcome challenges pertaining to efficiency, conciseness, intelligence, responsiveness and attractiveness. Efforts are geared towards the development of UIs that are simple, accurate, clear, consistent and user-friendly for carrying out complex interactions.

“Technologies such as NLP, computer vision, machine learning and cloud computing could converge to fuel innovations aimed at improving the way humans interact with machines,” added Thakurta. “With the accelerating trend of making intelligent machines that can think and learn like humans, UIs that interact exactly like humans will soon surface.”

Essentially, UI technologies will offer a best-in-class and effortless customer experience that surpasses the traditional brick-and-mortar methods of HMI. This will boost the demand for these technologies and devices across industries.