The Morph concept
Launched alongside The Museum of Modern Art
“Design and The Elastic Mind” exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge
between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to
end-users. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps being
explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge
Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) nanoscale technologies that will
potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an
entirely new spectrum of possibilities.
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Morph concept technologies might create fantastic
opportunities for mobile devices:
►Newly-enabled
flexible and transparent materials blend more seamlessly with the way we
live
►Devices
become self-cleaning and self-preserving
►Transparent
electronics offering an entirely new aesthetic dimension
►Built-in
solar absorption might charge a device, whilst batteries become smaller,
longer lasting and faster to charge
►Integrated
sensors might allow us to learn more about the environment around us,
empowering us to make better choices
In addition to the advances above, the integrated electronics shown in the
Morph concept could cost less and include more functionality in a much
smaller space, even as interfaces are simplified and usability is enhanced.
All of these new capabilities will unleash new applications and services
that will allow us to communicate and interact in unprecedented ways.
Flexible & Changing Design
Nanotechnology enables materials and components that are flexible,
stretchable, transparent and remarkably strong. Fibril proteins are woven into
a three dimensional mesh that reinforces thin elastic structures. Using the
same principle behind spider silk, this elasticity enables the device to
literally change shapes and configure itself to adapt to the task at hand.
A folded design would fit easily in a pocket and could lend itself
ergonomically to being used as a traditional handset. An unfolded larger
design could display more detailed information, and incorporate input devices
such as keyboards and touch pads.
Even integrated electronics, from interconnects to sensors, could share these
flexible properties. Further, utilization of biodegradable materials might
make production and recycling of devices easier and ecologically friendly.
Self-Cleaning
Nanotechnology also can be leveraged to create self-cleaning surfaces on
mobile devices, ultimately reducing corrosion, wear and improving longevity.
Nanostructured surfaces, such as “Nanoflowers” naturally repel water, dirt,
and even fingerprints utilizing effects also seen in natural systems.
Advanced Power Sources
Nanotechnology holds out the possibility that the surface of a device will
become a natural source of energy via a covering of “Nanograss” structures
that harvest solar power. At the same time new high energy density storage
materials allow batteries to become smaller and thinner, while also quicker to
recharge and able to endure more charging cycles.
Sensing The Environment
Nanosensors would empower users to examine the environment around them in
completely new ways, from analyzing air pollution, to gaining insight into
bio-chemical traces and processes. New capabilities might be as complex as
helping us monitor evolving conditions in the quality of our surroundings,
or as simple as knowing if the fruit we are about to enjoy should be washed
before we eat it. Our ability to tune into our environment in these ways can
help us make key decisions that guide our daily actions and ultimately can
enhance our health.
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