(Dis)Appearables: A Concept and Method for Actuated Tangible UIs to Appear and Disappear based on Stages
Ken Nakagaki, Jordan L. Tappa, Yi Zheng, Jack Forman, Joanne Leong, Sven Koenig, Hiroshi Ishii
Abstract
(Dis)Appearables is an approach for actuated Tangible User Interfaces (TUIs) to appear and disappear. This technique is supported by Stages: physical platforms inspired by theatrical stages. Self-propelled TUI’s autonomously move between front and back stage allowing them to dynamically appear and disappear from users’ attention. This platform opens up a novel interaction design space for expressive displays with dynamic physical affordances.
Topics & Concepts
Computer scienceHuman–computer interactionInteractive and Immersive DisplaysAugmented Reality ApplicationsTactile and Sensory Interactions