Pulp-Based Computing | A Framework for Building Computers Out of Paper

Pulp-Based Computing

A Framework for Building Computers Out of Paper

In collaboration with Lyndl Hall and Joanna Berzowska

We have developed a series of techniques for building sensors, actuators and circuit boards that behave, look, and feel like paper. By embedding electro-active inks, conductive threads and smart materials directly into paper during the papermaking process, we have created seamless composites that are capable of supporting new and unexpected application domains in ubiquitous and pervasive computing at affordable costs.

Publications

Coelho, M., Hall, L., Berzowska, J. and Maes, P. Pulp-Based Computing: A Framework for Building Computers Out of Paper, in the Extended Abstracts of Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '09). (Boston, USA, 2009) Coelho, M., Hall, L., Berzowska, J. and Maes, P. Pulp-Based Computing: A Framework for Building Computers Out of Paper, in the 9th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing (Ubicomp '07). (Innsbruck, Austria, 2007)

Award

CHI 2009 Video Showcase – Best Video Golden Mouse Award

Press

The New Yorker. The Page. April 29, 2010. Inman, Mason. NewScientist. Pulp-based computing makes normal paper smart. Vision: Looking at the Future of Learning. 'Pulp-based computing' makes normal paper smart.(p. 5) Ciência Hoje On-line. Papel inteligente interage com o usuário.