The Material for the 21st Century

Explore a visionary talk by Gregory Abowd from Georgia Institute of Technology at the 31st ACM User Interface Software and Technology Symposium. Delve into the concept of self-sustainable computing and computational materials as the future of technology. Learn how these innovations could revolutionize ubiquitous computing 30 years after Mark Weiser's groundbreaking ideas. Discover initial examples of computational materials and understand their potential impact in a post-Moore's Law world. Gain insights into how these materials can be integrated into everyday life, inspiring new research across various disciplines. Follow the discussion through topics such as the history of computational technology, use cases, challenges, and the importance of this field.