Exploring multimodality for translator-computer interaction

Abstract

Multimodal interaction has the potential to become one of the most efficient, cost-effective and ergonomic working strategies for translation professionals, in the near future. This paper describes our doctoral research project on multimodality in translator-computer interaction (TCI). The specific objective of this project is to observe and analyze the translator experience (TX) with off-the-shelf voice-and-touch-enabled multimodal interfaces, as compared to the interaction with traditional keyboard-and-mouse graphical user interfaces. Overall, this project aims to collect user-centered data and provide recommendations for better-grounded translation tool design. Thus, the study will make an original contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of TCI and human-computer interaction in general.