Embodied Interaction Design for Enhancing Cognitive Understanding of Artifacts

Abstract

Current digital displays for artifacts are often visually dominant. This leads to a lack of physical interaction and low cognitive engagement. This study explores a new method for motion-sensing interaction from the perspective of embodied cognition. It aims to build a mechanism for understanding artifacts based on body movements. To address the cognitive gap caused by the lack of body movement in traditional displays, this study introduces the theory of embodied cognition. It proposes a novel somatosensory interaction design model for cultural relic popularization, structured around three progressive levels: bodily perception, behavioral experience, and cognitive meaning. This theoretical model was then applied to a design practice, “Millennium Musician”. The application and evaluation of this project validate the effectiveness of the practice-oriented model in enhancing user immersion and cultural understanding. By introducing embodied theory and motion-sensing interaction, this study builds a practice-oriented design model. The application and evaluation of the Millennium Musician project validate the effectiveness of the model in promoting active meaning construction and enhancing cognitive understanding. This demonstrates its potential and value in artifact interaction design.