TerrainTable
April 22nd, 2006

A three-dimensional tactile physical map that emerges out of a table. 4600 pins powered by a single motor push up touch-sensitive silicone screen to simulate the height topography, while vacuum sucks down the rest of the ‘unpinned’ skin. an overhead projector displays a geographical map on skin. in addition, the touch-sensitive skin allows gesture input for panning, zooming, & locating.
This product is being tested and developed as the TerrainTable by Northrop Grumman
via infosthetics
Entry Filed under: Devices, Interactive, Kinetic, Visual
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