- Early Mechanical Entertainment: Mechanical devices that mimic human or animal actions were some of the first forms of interactive entertainment. Their design inspired the idea that machines could simulate life and movement, laying the groundwork for interactive digital characters in video games.
- Human-Machine Interaction: They were among the first devices to create a sense of interaction between humans and machines. This concept evolved into player-controlled characters and real-time feedback in video games, shaping how users engage with digital worlds.
