Figure 1: A modular inflatable actuator as a building block for prototyping room-scale shape-changing interfaces. Each actuator can extend from 15 cm to 150 cm (A-C). By constructing these modular blocks, a designer can easily prototype different room-scale shape-changing interfaces, such as a 5 x 5 array of room-scale shape display that a user can sit down and step on (D-E).
Figure 1. A concept of a modular and reconfigurable room-scale shape display. (A) Displaying wayfinding guidance in public space. (B) Adaptive room that becomes a chair, a table, or a bed. (C) Large-scale haptics for VR and AR. (D) Modular and reconfigurable blocks for on-demand assistance.
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