Smart material interfaces: a new form of physical interaction

Authors:
Dhaval Vyas;Wim Poelman;Anton Nijholt;Arnout De Bruijn
Affiliations:
University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands;University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands;University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands;University of Twente, Enschede, Overijsel, Netherlands
Venue:
CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2012

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Abstract

Smart Material Interface (SMI) is the latest generation of user interface that makes use of engineered materials and leverages their special properties. SMIs are capable of changing their physical properties such as shape, size and color, and can be controlled under certain (external) conditions. We provide an example of such an SMI in the form of a prototype of a vacuum cleaner. The prototype uses schematic electrochromic polymer at the suction nozzle of the vacuum cleaner, which changes its color depending on the dust level on a floor. We emphasize on the new affordances and communication language supported by SMIs, which challenges the current metaphors of user interfaces in the field of HCI.