Machines
3D Topographic Map Table by Applied Minds
Applied Minds has developed a touch table that displays information in a three dimensional way. Originally developed for Northrop Grummen this table creates a three-dimensional tactile physical map. 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. The touch-sensitive skin allows gesture input for panning, zooming, & locating. This system responds to touch and can be reprogrammed to display different types of information.
Robert Miles Kemp Bio
Miles Kemp is the founder and principal of Variate LABS and Series Design/Build. Miles is currently developing a number of interface, robotic and spatial projects in Los Angeles, New York, London, Mexico City and Munich. Miles also works as a Senior User Experience Designer and Information Architect for Schematic Inc. specifically developing next generation interfaces for web, touch, gesture and other emerging technology platforms. In addition to his professional work, Miles also created and moderates a blog about robotics and emerging technologies in architecture, www.spatialrobots.com.
