Soft Robotics and Programmable Materials for Human-Computer Interaction

Designing Interactive Systems Conference, pp. 110–113

Abstract

Recently, subdomains of Human-Computer interaction (HCI), such as Tangible Interfaces and Haptics, have experienced disruptive hardware transformations owing to advances in Soft Robotics and Programmable Materials. How will these fields shape the future of HCI over the next decade and beyond? Unfortunately, the transfer of fundamental advances from basic science to end-user experiences can take years due to many interdisciplinary challenges. These include challenges related to fabrication methods, durability, tools, access to resources, and transfer of knowledge. How can we most effectively overcome such challenges, what opportunities exist to accelerate progress, and what application possibilities can we envision and contribute to the future? We aim for a comprehensive approach to soft robotics design and fabrication and concepts of future applications for their integration into daily life. This workshop invites to explore how programmable materials develop new streams of HCI at the intersection of technology, design, art, and innovation.

Authors 6

1. Ali Shtarbanov

   MIT Media Lab · Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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   MIT Media Lab, MIT Media Lab, United States

2. Anke Brocker Aachen

   RWTH Aachen University

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   RWTH Aachen University, Germany

3. Cabrera Adriana

   Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

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   FabLab Kamp-Lintfort, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany

4. Yuhan Hu

   Cornell University

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   Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, United States

5. Heiko Müller

   Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

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   University of Oldenburg, Germany

6. Alex Mazursky

   University of Chicago

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   University of Chicago, United States