STRAIDE is a string-actuated interactive display environment that allows to explore the promising potential of shape-changing interfaces for casual visualizations. It is a open-source hardware platform that spatially levitates elements to create dynamic visual shapes in space. The physical research environment is highly modular and can thus be adjusted along manifold parameters, like the number of elements, arrangement, illumination, or input capabilities. Multiple representative physical […]
STRAIDE is a string-actuated interactive display environment that allows to explore the promising potential of shape-changing interfaces for casual visualizations. It is a open-source hardware platform that spatially levitates elements to create dynamic visual shapes in space. The physical research environment is highly modular and can thus be adjusted along manifold parameters, like the number of elements, arrangement, illumination, or input capabilities. Multiple representative physical setups showcase this versatility in different scenarios. Several applications, including ambient notifications, personal smart home controls, and entertainment, are already demonstrated. For conveniently designing and implementing novel applications, developer software tools are available online.
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Severin Engert, Konstantin Klamka, Andreas Peetz, and Raimund Dachselt (2022) STRAIDE: A Research Platform for Shape-Changing Spatial Displays based on Actuated Strings. STRAIDE Project Page. STRAIDE Github Repository. Related: Also see our other entries on shape displays.