somzymulering
Somzymulering is a term used in some fields of digital cognition and human-computer interaction to describe the practice of emulating somatic, or bodily, signals within computational or virtual systems. The broad idea is to model or reproduce bodily states—such as arousal, fatigue, or tactile feedback—and use these signals to influence cognition, perception, or behavior in synthetic agents or immersive environments. The concept often covers both the modeling of physiological processes and the generation of real-time feedback that makes a system appear or behave as if it possesses a body.
Etymology and scope vary by discipline. The word combines somatic, relating to the body, with emulation, or
Methods commonly involve sensors and data streams (for example, heart rate, skin conductance, or respiration) and
Critiques center on ecological validity, reproducibility, and ethical considerations around manipulating bodily signals. See also embodied