Shape-changing interfaces have emerged as a new method for interacting with computers,
using dynamic changes in a device's physical shape for input and output. With the advances …

We introduce shape-changing swarm robots. A swarm of self-transformable robots can both
individually and collectively change their configuration to display information, actuate …

In this paper, we survey the emerging design space of expandable structures in robotics,
with a focus on how such structures may improve human-robot interactions. We detail …

FabricatINK explores the personal fabrication of irregularly-shaped low-power displays
using electronic ink (E ink). E ink is a programmable bicolour material used in traditional …

This paper introduces a cube-based reconfigurable robot that utilizes an electromagnet-
based actuation framework to reconfigure in three dimensions via pivoting. While a variety of …

Passive or actuated physical props can provide haptic feedback, leading to a satisfying
sense of presence and realism in virtual reality. However, the mismatch between the …

Passive haptic proxy objects allow for rich tangible interaction, and this is especially true in
VR applications. However, this requires users to have many physical objects at hand. Our …

Exploring and manipulating complex virtual objects is challenging due to limitations of
conventional controllers and free-hand interaction techniques. We present the TanGi toolkit …

Experiencing virtual environments is often limited to abstract interactions with objects.
Physical proxies allow users to feel virtual objects, but are often inaccessible. We present …

Deformable interfaces provide unique interaction potential for force input, for example, when
users physically push into a soft display surface. However, there remains limited …