Photo-Chromeleon - Re-Programmable Multi-Color Textures Using Photochromic Dyes

Explore a groundbreaking method for creating re-programmable multi-color textures using photochromic dyes in this 20-minute conference talk from the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology. Dive into the innovative technique of mixing cyan, magenta, and yellow photochromic dyes to control individual color channels, transforming single-material fabrication into high-resolution multi-color processes. Learn about the material mixing procedure, light source modifications, and color channel control algorithms. Examine experimental results evaluating the available color space and texture resolution. Discover a user interface for transferring virtual textures onto physical objects and explore various application examples. Gain insights into color channels, light duration, animation techniques, and the end-to-end system, including a Blender plugin and preview function. Consider future work, brightness adjustments, and potential applications in temporary augmentation and human body interfaces.