Sven Koenig

(Dis)Appearables: A Concept and Method for Actuated Tangible UIs to Appear and Disappear based on Stages

(Dis)Appearables is an approach for actuated Tangible User Interfaces (TUIs) to appear and disappear. This technique is supported by \textit{Stages}: physical platforms inspired by theatrical stages. Self-propelled TUI's autonomously move between front and back stage allowing them to dynamically appear and disappear f…