Inimarvuti

Inimarvuti is an Estonian term meaning "human computer" (inim = human; arvuti = computer). It describes concepts and technologies that integrate human cognitive abilities with computing systems or that are designed to augment human problem solving. It is not a fixed scientific label but a descriptive idea used in discussions of human-centered computing and cognitive augmentation.

In practice, inimarvuti can refer to brain–computer interfaces and neural implants that translate neural activity into computer commands, enabling control of devices or direct communication. It also describes collaborative systems where humans and computers share decision-making, with machines handling data processing and pattern recognition while humans provide context and judgment.

In Eesti discourse, inimarvuti appears in conversations about human-centered computing, assistive technologies, and speculative futures. It is used when discussing how cognitive tasks are distributed between people and machines, or technologies that extend memory, perception, or speed of thought.

Applications include medical prosthetics control, communication aids for people with severe motor impairments, augmented reality interfaces, and decision-support tools in fields like engineering or neuroscience. Development raises ethical considerations, privacy, data security, user autonomy, and equitable access.

See also: brain–computer interface; human–computer interaction; cognitive augmentation.