Carolina Brum Medeiros
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Carolina Brum Medeiros is a rising innovator in human-computer interaction and shape-changing materials, with a focus on creating accessible, programmable physical interfaces. Her key research areas span soft robotics, interactive materials, and tangible user interfaces, where she explores how thin-sheet robotic systems can bridge the gap between digital information and physical form. Her most notable contribution is the development of PITAS (2022), a groundbreaking embedded robotic sheet that integrates a reversible phase-transition actuating layer with a heating and sensing layer. This work empowers non-expert makers to design shape-changing devices that communicate physical information—such as shape or texture—locally or remotely, opening new possibilities for interactive art, assistive technology, and ambient displays. With 8 citations, PITAS has already garnered attention for its novel approach to democratizing shape-changing interfaces. Medeiros’s work stands out for its emphasis on simplicity and accessibility, enabling broader participation in prototyping dynamic physical systems. Her achievements reflect a commitment to merging material science with interaction design, positioning her as a promising voice in the future of embedded, responsive environments.
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