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 emulering in some languages, to reflect the goal of creating embodied simulations rather than purely abstract computations. Because somzymulering is used in diverse contexts, definitions differ: some researchers emphasize the internal modeling of bodily states in AI, while others focus on the perceptual and interactive consequences of body-like feedback in virtual reality or robotics.

Methods commonly involve sensors and data streams (for example, heart rate, skin conductance, or respiration) and computational models that map these signals to agent states or environmental responses. Applications appear in immersive interfaces, assistive technologies, robotics, and affective computing, where embodied feedback can enhance realism or aid in studying how bodily states shape decision-making.

Critiques center on ecological validity, reproducibility, and ethical considerations around manipulating bodily signals. See also embodied cognition, affective computing, and embodied AI.