Stanford Seminar - Towards Shape Changing Displays and Shape Changing Robots

Explore the cutting-edge research on shape-changing systems in haptic user interfaces and robotics presented by Sean Follmer of Stanford University in this 51-minute seminar. Delve into the design, development, and modeling of morphological change technologies that enhance information transfer and functional adaptation. Discover how these innovations can create more human-centered computing experiences by leveraging spatial cognition and dexterous manipulation. Learn about the challenges and potential solutions for creating dynamic physical interactive displays, as well as the interaction techniques and enabling technologies that support them. Examine the application of shape-changing technologies in robotics, focusing on large shape-changing truss robots with high-extension and compliant actuation. Understand how these advancements can be utilized for unique behaviors in locomotion, environmental interaction, and object manipulation, potentially revolutionizing fields such as assistive technologies, design, and human-computer interaction.