atom07:References
different groups of references
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Shape shifting
Multiple elements
http://www.ted.com/talks/skylar_tibbits_can_we_make_things_that_make_themselves.html In this lecture Skylar Tibbits talks about homogeen elements which are able to addept in shape size and possible are able to change function in this way.
Single element
This Hoberman sphere is able to change scale and still keep the same shape.
Origami
Changeable shape don't need to consist very complex technical elements motors or connections, by making the right connections a lot of changes are already possible. Good examples of this are different origami creations.
Interactive architecture
Static shape
This facade detects objects in front it, by changing the translucense of the small element it reacts in real time on it'senvironment.
This facade detects objects in front it, by changing the translucense of the small element it reacts in real time on it'senvironment.adaptable shape
Interactive technology
Adaptive to user
A beenbag, what is more simpeler and lowtecht example of a multi element (beans) object adepting in shape and size to accomodate the user. The same goes for faom matrasses, according to the weight putt on these matrasses the shape changes to addept to the human body.