The assignment delves into two illustrative cases of human-machine interaction. The first focuses on hand gesture recognition for controlling a foot-bot robot within a swarm application, highlighting motion modeling, skin detection, and sensor integration. The second example explores an interactive car display that allows buyers to configure their vehicle using a user-friendly interface, emphasizing the importance of visual cues and intuitive design. The assignment also discusses ISO 20282 standards for evaluating usability and the ongoing tension between national and international standardization efforts.