Human-computer interaction has evolved significantly from the early use of punched cards and command line interfaces to modern graphical user interfaces, touchscreens, and gesture-based interaction. Key developments included the first mouse in 1963; the Apple Lisa personal computer with a GUI in 1983; multi-touch screens in 1984; and technologies like Microsoft's Kinect and intelligent personal assistants that support natural user interfaces using gestures, speech, and touch. Virtual and augmented reality now provide immersive, simulated experiences through head-mounted displays and other sensory technologies. User experience design draws from fields like psychology, software engineering, and human factors to optimize interfaces for usability.
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