Friday, March 4, 2016

Changing the Shape of Technology

Does anyone ever think that all technology looks pretty much same? I have noticed that many of our electronics are, for the most part, stiff plastic with a screen. This article says “Graduate students have developed a stretchy, light-up fabric that mimics an octopus skin.” The application of this technology could allow us to interact differently with computer or phone screens, or it could even be worn if you want to. The possibilities range from “A stretchy, touch computer screen, or wearable tech – say, a color changing jacket. Or a mood robot.” I personally would love a color changing jacket, or they could even make pants that change color at the press of a button. A completely bendable computer screen would be insanely portable and very useful. Since this technology “allows robots to change their color and it also allows displays to change their shape,” future technology could have a whole different look. 

1 comment:

  1. This is pretty amazing tech! The bendable computer screen sounds like a game-changer, too.

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