Metamaterial Textures (CHI 2018)

Metamaterial Textures is a research project from the Hasso Plattner Institute, published at CHI 2018.
Authors: Alexandra Ion, Robert Kovacs, Oliver Schneider, Pedro Lopes, and Patrick Baudisch
Learn more about the work: hpi.de//en/bau....
// Abstract
We present metamaterial textures-3D printed surface geometries that can perform a controlled transition between two or more textures. Metamaterial textures are integrated into 3D printed objects and allow designing how the object interacts with the environment and the user’s tactile sense. Inspired by foldable paper sheets (“origami”) and surface wrinkling, our 3D printed metamaterial textures consist of a grid of cells that fold when compressed by an external global force. Unlike origami, however, metamaterial textures offer full control over the transformation, such as in between states and sequence of actuation. This allows for integrating multiple textures and makes them useful, e.g., for exploring parameters in the rapid prototyping of textures. Metamaterial textures are also robust enough to allow the resulting objects to be grasped, pushed, or stood on. This allows us to make objects, such as a shoe sole that transforms from flat to treaded, a textured door handle that provides tactile feedback to visually impaired users, and a configurable bicycle grip. We present an editor assists users in creating metamaterial textures interactively by arranging cells, applying forces, and previewing their deformation.
// creative commons attribution
Music: "DAYDREAM MACHINE" by Glass Boy

[@generation3d296]

This design methodology will definitely open up ( if not already) a plethora of opportunities to consolidate part assembly for several machines. I got so inspired by discovering this feature of AM, thanks a tonne for sharing :)

[@kustomweb]

Brilliant, on our way to morphing surfaces and fluid behavior

[@manufacturingresearchinnov3594]

The work shown here is amazing. Can we use your interactive editor? Is it available for commercial purpose?

[@EstebanBarreiro]

So happy to find your video. Can you provide some design excercise or study to adapt to the STEM curriculum?

[@Larpushka]

That's a cool invention, , maybe it can be used as texture recognition for VR games

[@josephrel4972]

THE PROGRAM THEY USED FOR THE METAMATERIAL

[@Alex-qn7py]

this is very cool

[@Alfa75V6]

that music kills

[@barabolak]

you have really bad taste in music. I like the video though. interesting ideas