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3D Printed Deformable Surfaces for Shape-Changing Displays
Aluna Everitt1, Jason Alexander1
1School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Robotics and AI
|January 27, 2021
Summary
Researchers developed 3D printed deformable surfaces for shape-changing displays, enabling diverse visualizations and interactions. This fabrication technique opens new possibilities for dynamic and interactive display technologies.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Traditional displays offer limited physical interaction.
- Shape-changing displays require novel fabrication methods for dynamic surfaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore 3D printed deformable surfaces as a fabrication technique for shape-changing displays.
- To demonstrate diverse shape outputs, visualizations, and interaction capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Interlinked 3D printed panels were fabricated to create deformable surfaces.
- Design parameters of the surfaces were varied to assess their impact.
- Application examples were demonstrated.
Main Results:
- The study successfully fabricated deformable surfaces using 3D printing.
- Diverse forms of shape output and visualization were achieved.
- New interaction capabilities were demonstrated through application examples.
Conclusions:
- 3D printed deformable surfaces are a viable fabrication technique for shape-changing displays.
- This approach offers diverse possibilities for future display technologies.
- Further research is needed to address current limitations and explore future directions.
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