Force-guiding particle chains for shape-shifting displays

We present design and implementation of a chain of particles that can be programmed to fold the chain into a given curve. The particles guide an external force to fold, therefore the particles are simple and amenable for miniaturization. A chain can consist of a large number of such particles. Using...

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Main Authors: Lasagni, Matteo, Romer, Kay
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Actuators
Force
Latches
Robots
Shape
Switches
Three-dimensional displays
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Summary:We present design and implementation of a chain of particles that can be programmed to fold the chain into a given curve. The particles guide an external force to fold, therefore the particles are simple and amenable for miniaturization. A chain can consist of a large number of such particles. Using multiple of these chains, a shape-shifting display can be constructed that folds its initially flat surface to approximate a given 3D shape that can be touched and modified by users, for example, enabling architects to interactively view, touch, and modify a 3D model of a building.
ISSN:2153-0858
2153-0866
DOI:10.1109/IROS.2014.6943112