Friday February 29, 2008

Metamophing Computer Interfaces

While this is currently just a futuristic concept, imagine what a device like this could do for millions of visually impaired people around the world. Plus it’s just plain cool.

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The surface utilizes a conceptual material called magneclay or magnetized liquid. This material has the ability to morph upward into any shape via a controlled electromagnetic field enabling the device to create a braille surface for reading and even pictures in 3D relief.

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