10× — Human-Machine Symbiosis

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“…This approach led to the development of the mouse, to innovations in human-computer interaction, interactive computing, hypermedia, and video-conferencing, as mediums that enhance the efficiency and value of labour and reduce the circulation time of commodities (Ikonen et al 2010). For Roy (2004) this meant that human-machine symbiosis could be understood as a technology that enhances and improves human potential where human capacities are restricted. He views the technological machine as an extension of the human, and such symbiosis emerges through wearable technologies, assistive technologies or neural implants (Ikonen et al 2010).…”

Human-Instrument Symbiotic Partnership for Multimodal Environment Perception

“…It is expected that current "human-computer interaction" (HCI) interfaces currently used for interactive virtual reality applications where the humans essentially are peripheral of the computers [4], [11], [12], [13], will evolve into more efficient multimodal HCI symbiotic partnerships in which humans will contribute human-specific capabilities complementing those of the computer [14], [15]. It will be a symbiotic relationship in which each partner will lead in some cases and provide assistance in others.…”

Visual Memory Augmentation: Using Eye Gaze as an Attention Filter

“…Both experiments investigate the role of eye tracking as a way to detect a person's attention and use this knowledge to affect short and long term memory processes. This work is part of a larger effort underway at the MIT Media Laboratory to develop systems that work symbiotically with humans, leading to increased performance along numerous cognitive and physical dimensions [9].…”