Electro-actuated Materials for Future Haptic Interfaces

Daniel Leithinger, Ran Zhou, Eric Acome, Ahad Mujtaba Rauf, Teng Han, Craig Shultz, Joe Mullenbach

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Abstract

Electro-actuated materials (EAMs) have received wide attention within material science and soft robotics for their ability to dynamically change physical properties, such as shape and stiffness, in response to electrical stimuli. While researchers have begun exploring the haptic characteristics of EAMs, their integration into Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) shows challenges, including limited commercial availability and a lack of interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. This workshop specifically focuses on electrostatic (ES), soft electrohydraulic (SEH), and electroosmotic (EO) actuators. By bringing together researchers in the field, we aim to facilitate the exchange of findings, techniques, fabrication practices, and tacit knowledge within the HCI community. The workshop combines interactive demos, focused discussions, and hands-on ideation, providing a platform to explore the haptic potential of EAMs, identify key challenges and opportunities, and envision how these programmable materials can unlock new haptic interactions and interfaces.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationUIST 2023 Adjunct - Adjunct Proceedings of the 36th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9798400700965
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 29 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event36th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology, UIST 2023 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: Oct 29 2023Nov 1 2023

Publication series

NameUIST 2023 Adjunct - Adjunct Proceedings of the 36th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology

Conference

Conference36th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology, UIST 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period10/29/2311/1/23

Keywords

  • Electro-actuated Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Haptics
  • Prototyping
  • Shape-Changing Interfaces
  • Soft Robotics
  • Tangible Interaction
  • Wearables
  • Workshop

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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