Interacting with actuated walls: Exploring applications and input types
2023. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies.
Jiayi Hong, Xiyao Wang, Aluna Everitt & Anne Roudaut.
Previous literature on small-scale shape displays demonstrated the benefit of shape-changing interfaces and adaptive environments. However, research with large-scale implementations is limited to specific equipment. Thus, there is little understanding of how they can enrich user experience in a larger scope, especially from an interactive perspective. We proposed using pin-array large-scale implementations made of linear actuators matrix as vertical structures to replace static and planar walls and conducted a two-fold exploration to extend the understanding of potential applications and showcase users’ behaviors and preferences to inspire researchers. We summarized 14 potential applications for shape-changing walls, and presented users’ interaction preferences with such a wall of different sizes and interaction distances. We concluded with recommendations and guidelines for practitioners to design large-scale actuated walls.
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Hong, J., Wang, X., Everitt, A., & Roudaut, A. (2023). Interacting with actuated walls: exploring applications and input types. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 172, 102986.
BibTeX
@article{hong2023interacting, title={Interacting with actuated walls: Exploring applications and input types}, author={Hong, Jiayi and Wang, Xiyao and Everitt, Aluna and Roudaut, Anne}, journal={International Journal of Human-Computer Studies}, volume={172}, pages={102986}, year={2023}, publisher={Academic Press} }