🧠 Multimodal Interaction What is Multimodal Interaction? Multimodal interaction refers to a system’s ability to receive input from and provide output through multiple modes of communication , such as speech, gesture, touch, gaze, facial expression, and haptic feedback — often simultaneously or interchangeably. It aims to mirror how humans naturally interact , making technology more intuitive, adaptive, and accessible. 🔧 Key Input Modalities Modality Example Use Voice Voice commands to control smart devices Touch Tapping, swiping, or drawing on a touchscreen Gesture Hand motions to navigate a VR environment Gaze Looking at an object to select it (eye-tracking) Facial Expression Smiling to confirm, frowning to cancel Haptics Vibrations as feedback or to signal alerts Text/Input Devices Typing, clicking, or stylus input 🔊 Output Modalities Visual: Screen displays, augmented reality overlays Auditory: Spoken feedback, sounds, alerts Tactile: Vibration, force feedba...