Human
Presence
Experiment
v0.1 — HUMNLABS Research
What can timing, movement, and typing patterns tell us about the interaction behind a screen? This experiment explores that question — without requiring identity, biometrics, or personal data.
Before you begin
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Behavioral signals only We observe timing, movement, and rhythm — not biometrics, not identity. No persistent data is created about you.
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Fully local processing All experiment signal analysis runs inside your browser. Experiment signal samples are not transmitted to HUMNLABS servers or persistently stored by the experiment. Standard web hosting request metadata may still be processed as described in our Privacy Policy.
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Educational demonstration The result is an educational signal summary. It is not proof of humanity, not an identity claim, and not a guarantee of any kind.
Click the target the moment it changes to NOW! — 3 rounds. Respond naturally, at your own pace.
Methodology Note: This task uses a visual 'NOW!' cue and does not currently provide an equivalent non-visual cue. Results may be affected by display, device, and input latency.
Round 1 of 3
This continues the demo without a reaction-timing sample. The reaction signal will be marked as Excluded, and the summary will reflect the available signal coverage.
Move your cursor (or finger) freely inside the area below for 5 seconds. Keyboard users: use WASD or arrow keys to move the drawing cursor.
Type the phrase below naturally — no need to rush, just write as you normally would.
Preparing your session evidence summary…
The available session measurements are being summarized locally in this browser.
Educational Session Signal Summary
This browser-local research demonstration provides an educational summary. It is not a score, not proof of humanity, not a human/bot decision, and not an identity assessment.
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Display, browser, device and input latency affect this session measurement. It does not establish whether someone is human.
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Point count and timing depend on the input device and browser sampling behavior. They are not a biometric identity or humanity assessment.
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Input timing depends on keyboard, language, input method and familiarity. It does not establish identity or humanity.
Local Processing
Privacy Note: Processed locally in this browser. The interaction samples are not stored or transmitted.
Want to follow the research beyond this experiment? Request a release notice for the planned Human Presence & Trust Report. We will notify you if it is published.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this verify identity or measure biometrics?
No. This experiment measures transient interaction patterns during your active session — such as reaction timing, cursor movement consistency, and typing rhythm. It does NOT ask for, collect, or inspect your identity, credentials, or biometric profiles. No behavioral profile or historical data is ever compiled.
Does this prove humanity or guarantee security?
No. This experiment is an educational demonstration showing how browser-local interaction signals can be observed. It does not produce an authoritative score, human-versus-bot verdict, identity verification, or security guarantee.
How is privacy protected and how does browser-only processing work?
Reaction, movement, and typing observations are processed locally in the current page. The experiment does not transmit these samples to HUMNLABS or write them to cookies or persistent browser storage. Refreshing or leaving the page resets the experiment interface.
Why is this an experimental demonstration and what are its limitations?
HUMNLABS is an exploratory research initiative investigating privacy-preserving human presence signals. Current limitations include sensitivity to input hardware differences, touch screen variations, and potential overlap with advanced automation tools. The methodology is continuously evaluated as an open research demonstration.