ForceForm: A dynamically deformable interactive surface

Jessica Tsimeris, Colin Dedman, Michael Broughton, Tom Gedeon

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    Abstract

    We present the design and implementation of ForceForm, a prototype dynamically deformable interactive surface that provides haptic feedback. We use an array of electromagnets and a deformable membrane with permanent magnets attached to produce a deformable interactive surface. The system has a fast reaction time, enabling dynamic interaction. ForceForm supports user input by physically deforming the surface according to the user's touch and can visualise data gathered from other sources as a deformed plane. We explore possible usage scenarios that illustrate benefits and features of the system and we outline the performance of the system

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationITS 2013 - Proceedings of the 2013 ACM International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces
    PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
    Pages175-178
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781450322713
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event2013 8th ACM International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces, ITS 2013 - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
    Duration: 6 Oct 20139 Oct 2013

    Publication series

    NameITS 2013 - Proceedings of the 2013 ACM International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces

    Conference

    Conference2013 8th ACM International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces, ITS 2013
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CitySt. Andrews
    Period6/10/139/10/13

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