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==Criticism==
Some human–computer interaction researchers consider WIMP to be ill-suited for multiple applications, especially those requiring precise human input or more than three dimensions of input.<ref>[http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.45.9491 Past, Present and Future of User Interface Software Tools]. Brad Myers, Scott E. Hudson, Randy Pausch, Y Pausch. ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction, 2000. [https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~amulet/papers/futureofhciACM.pdf]</ref> Drawing and writing are example of these limitations; a traditional pointer is limited by two dimensions, and consequently doesn't account for the pressure applied when using a physical writing utility. Pressure-sensitive [[Graphics tablet|graphics tablets]] are often used to overcome this limitation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/digitizing_tablet.html|title=What is digitizing tablet? Webopedia Definition|website=www.webopedia.com|date=September 1996 |language=en|access-date=2020-02-22}}</ref>

Another issue with WIMP-style user interfaces is that many implementations put users with disabilities at a disadvantage. For example, visually impaired users may have difficulty using applications when alternative text-based interfaces are not made available. People with [[Physical disability|motor impairments]], such as [[Parkinson's disease]], may not be able to navigate devices precisely using the traditional mouse pointer for input. To overcome these barriers, researchers continue to explore ways to make modern computer systems more accessible.<ref>Marcelo Medeiros Carneiro, Luiz Velho, [http://itd.athenpro.org/volume10/number2/carneiro.html Assistive Interfaces For The Visually Impaired Using Force Feedback Devices And Distance Transforms], Information Technology and Disabilities Journal, Vol. X, No. 2, December 2004</ref> Recent developments in [[artificial intelligence]], specifically [[machine learning]], have opened new doors for accessibility in technology, or [[assistive technology]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetechedvocate.org/how-artificial-intelligence-is-improving-assistive-technology/|title=How Artificial Intelligence is Improving Assistive Technology|date=2018-04-24|website=The Tech Edvocate|language=en|access-date=2020-02-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|date=1998|editor-last=Mittal|editor-first=Vibhu O.|editor2-last=Yanco|editor2-first=Holly A.|editor2-link=Holly Yanco|editor3-last=Aronis|editor3-first=John|editor4-last=Simpson|editor4-first=Richard|title=Assistive Technology and Artificial Intelligence|volume=1458|language=en-gb|doi=10.1007/bfb0055965|isbn=978-3-540-64790-4|s2cid=29916407|issn=0302-9743 |series=Lecture Notes in Computer Science }}</ref>