Idea
A radical surface is a material that is flat in the XY plane and can rearrange itself along the Z axis. In other words, the shape of this surface is malleable and can be computationally controlled. Additionally, the surface contains sensors, so a computer can detect the shape of the surface when manipulated by a user.
Potential applications
-A monitor that can move as it displays content.
-A map visualizer in 3D.
-A keyboard that provides haptic feedback for mobile devices.
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Implementation thoughts
Perhaps the technology from Unimorph can be used to build a radical surface. By dividing a unimorph surface into a mesh, the shape of the entire surface could be controlled by actuating specific segments of the mesh.