In the search for the holly grail of touch interfaces this concept takes the search for a solution to the tactile feedback problem a step further. The physical feedback on this touch enabled display uses a technique that is reminiscent of the air pockets introduced by the sneaker industry decades ago. It yet remains to be seen if this idea will take off for a number of reasons like: feasibility and cost of production, the actual user experience, endurance to daily wear and tear as well as power consumption. The main threat to this technology might be its time to market. If nanotechnology R&D produces haptic diplays (deformable touch screen surfaces) which can be produced cheaply and in large numbers in the short to medium term, this and other technologies will be put to rest just like a myriad other seemingly good ideas in years past.
From: Wired Gadget Lab
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