An artificial muscle actuator resolves practical engineering problems in compact wearable devices, which are limited to conventional actuators such as electromagnetic actuators …
Copper-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) have recently been introduced as a viable alternative to Ni–Ti SMAs. This is attributed to the fact that Cu-based SMAs are cheaper than …
Today's electronics are manufactured to provide stable functionality and fixed physical forms optimized for reliable operation over long periods and repeated use. However, even when …
T Yu, W Xu, H Xu, G Liu, C Liu, G Wang… - Proceedings of the 2023 …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
We introduce Thermotion, a novel method using thermofluidic composites to design and display thermochromic animation effects on object surfaces. With fluidic channels embedded …
PS Ku, K Huang, CHL Kao - Proceedings of the 2022 CHI Conference …, 2022 - dl.acm.org
We present Patch-O, a novel deformable interface devised as a woven patch that enables diverse movement-based interactions adaptive to garments or on-skin wearing. Patch-O …
M Demir, Y Seki - Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate surface treatments and fiber types on adhesion properties polylactic acid (PLA) three-dimensional (3D) parts printed on woven …
We present ANISMA, a software and hardware toolkit to prototype on-skin haptic devices that generate skin deformation stimuli like pressure, stretch, and motion using shape …
New printing strategies have enabled 3D-printed materials that imitate traditional textiles. These filament-based textiles are easy to fabricate but lack the look and feel of fiber textiles …
Z Cui, S Wang, J Li, S Luo, A Ion - … of the 2023 ACM Designing Interactive …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Building shape-changing, robotic or deployable interfaces is notoriously difficult, often requiring fabrication skills or specialized hardware. We present a construction kit for novice …