Papers in this group
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Liquid Interface is an organic user interface that utilizes ferrofluid as an output display and input button embodiment. Using a matrix of Hall effect sensors, magnetic fields generated by rare-earth magnets worn on the fingertips are measured and…
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We present a new methodology based on ferromagnetic fluids in which the user can have direct interaction (input/output) through a tangible and malleable interface. Liquid Interfaces uses the physical qualities of ferromagnetic fluids in combination…
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Considering the future of kinetic design in user interfaces.
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Over the past few years, a quiet revolution has been redefining our fundamental computing technologies. Flexible E-Ink, OLED displays, shape-changing materials, parametric design, e-textiles, sensor networks, and intelligent interfaces promise to…
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In this paper, we present an active haptic multitouch input device. Its touch surface is a malleable pouch filled with a smart fluid. The viscosity of this fluid can be controlled to provide localized active haptic feedback. Magnetic fields can…
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In this article, we describe the hardware and software challenges involved in realizing Claytronics, a form of programmable matter made out of very large numbers-potentially millions-of submillimeter sized spherical robots. The goal of the…
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Claytronics is a form a programmable matter that takes the concept of modular robots to a new extreme. The concept of modular robots has been around for some time. (See 14 for a survey.) Previous approaches to modular robotics sought to create an…
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In this paper, we present an active haptic multitouch input device. Its touch surface is a malleable pouch filled with a smart fluid. The viscosity of this fluid can be controlled to provide localized active haptic feedback. Magnetic fields can…
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We present a novel hardware device based on ferromagnetic sensing, capable of detecting the presence, position and deformation of any ferrous object placed on or near its surface. These objects can include ball bearings, magnets, iron filings, and…
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Tangible tiles: design and evaluation of a tangible user interface in a collaborative tabletop setupIn this paper we describe a tangible user interface "Tangible Tiles", which uses optically tracked transparent plexiglass tiles for interaction and display of projected imagery on a table or whiteboard. We designed and implemented a number of…
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Most studies on tangible user interfaces for the tabletop design systems are being undertaken from a technology viewpoint. Although there have been studies that focus on the development of new interactive environments employing tangible user…
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Augmented Reality (AR) and Tangible User Interface (TUI) have been proven to provide intuition to human computer interface with richness of a tactile sense. Recent implementations in that field, however, have inherited a 2D Graphical User Interface…
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Rapid prototyping helps designers explore issues such as form factors and the relationship between the technology and the social environment in which it will be used. This case study provides examples of good design practice for iterative design of…
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The article explores the relationship between "Build-It" and activity theory with which it evaluates the collaborative tangible user interface. "Build-It" is a Tangible User Interface (TUI) developed to facilitate collaboration between a group of…