touchless interface

noun
UK /ˈtʌtʃləs ˈɪntəfeɪs/
US /ˈtʌtʃləs ˈɪntərfeɪs/

A way to use a machine without touching it.

She changed the song on the touchless interface by waving her hand.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer screen that reacts to hand movements in the air instead of taps.

The museum's touchless interface let visitors spin the 3D model with a wave.

3. A system that uses cameras or sensors to detect commands without physical contact.

The car's touchless interface opens the trunk when you swipe your foot under the bumper.

4. Any control method that avoids touching shared surfaces, often for hygiene.

Hospitals use touchless interfaces so staff can check charts without spreading germs.