TED: Shape-shifting tech will change work as we know it | Sean Follmer

The video explores the evolution of tools and the need for new interfaces that leverage human dexterity. It introduces inFORM, a dynamic shape display developed at MIT and Stanford, which allows physical interaction with digital information. Applications in urban planning and remote collaboration are discussed, along with the construction process of inFORM. The video also covers innovations in mobile devices using inFORM technology and envisions a future with smart environments that adapt to human needs.

What are the key characteristics of the hand axes created by our ancestors?

How have tools evolved in terms of specialization and complexity?

What challenges do static interfaces present in the context of dynamic computation?

Describe the concept of inFORM and its significance in interaction design.

In what ways can dynamic shape displays enhance remote collaboration?

What innovations were introduced with the haptic edge display at Stanford?

How does the concept of smart environments differ from traditional device thinking?