digital puppetry

Digital puppetry is a technique that combines human control with digital technology to animate virtual characters or objects in real-time. A performer uses physical controls—such as motion sensors, gloves, or a joystick—to manipulate digital puppets displayed on a screen or in virtual environments. This allows for expressive, dynamic movements that mimic traditional puppeteering, but in digital form. It is commonly used in entertainment, live performances, and virtual productions to create engaging, interactive characters with a natural, human-like presence.