===== Human-machine interface (HMI) =====
[[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:start| Return to Glossary ]]

**Human-machine interface (HMI)** is a component of certain devices that are capable of handling human-machine interactions. The [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:i:interface|interface]] consists of hardware and software that allow user inputs to be translated as signals for machines that, in turn, provide the required result to the user. Human-machine interface technology has been used in different industries like electronics, entertainment, military, medical, etc. Human-machine interfaces help in integrating humans into complex technological systems.

  * **NOTE:** Human-machine interface is also known as man-machine interface (MMI), computer-human interface or human-computer interface.

Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/12829/human-machine-interface-hmi | Human-machine interface (HMI) ]]