Ambient Intelligence Examples

October 16, 2025

UI components that get smarter with use. Each component observes behavior, learns patterns, and adapts over time.

Command Palette

Universal search and action menu. Press ⌘K to navigate pages, run actions, or search content. Learns from usage to prioritize what users need most.

Search or run command
⌘KGo to Settings
⌘KCreate new post

Smart Search

Search that understands intent and context. Surfaces results before users finish typing. Learns from clicks and adapts ranking.

Search products...
Wireless headphones12 results
Headphone stand
Headphone case

Smart Form

Forms that auto-fill fields based on previous entries. Validates intelligently, suggests corrections, learns from behavior.

john@example.com
Auto-filled from previous entry

Smart Table

Tables that remember preferences. Learns which columns users view most, preferred sort orders, and filter combinations. Applies saved preferences on return visits.

Name
DateStatus
Sorted by Name (your preference)

Smart Notification

Notifications that adapt timing and placement based on behavior. Learns when users are most likely to engage, avoids interrupting flow states.

New message from Sarah
Hey, can you review the design?
Shown after you paused typing (optimal timing)

Smart Filter

Filters that remember preferences and suggest relevant options based on context. Learns which combinations users apply together.

Status: ActiveCategory: Design
Applied from your saved filter set

Smart Tags

Tag inputs that suggest tags as you type. Learns from commonly used combinations and surfaces relevant suggestions based on context.

designuiuxresearch

Smart Tooltip

Tooltips that appear when users seem stuck. Detects hesitation patterns and surfaces relevant guidance. Disappears when users demonstrate understanding.

Export data
Exports as CSV file
Tooltip appeared after 3s hover

Smart Input

Text inputs that suggest completions as you type. Learns from user patterns and context to provide relevant suggestions.

john@example.com

Smart Select

Dropdowns that learn from selections. Frequently chosen options appear first, reducing clicks. Works for categories, tags, countries, or any select field.

Country
United StatesRecent
Canada
United Kingdom

Building this into a component library. Works with all modern frameworks. Copy the code, drop it in your project, and it starts learning.

Interested in trying it early or have ideas? Say hi.