TH-Wood: Developing Thermo-Hygro-Coordinating Driven Wood Actuators to Enhance Human-Nature Interaction
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Author(s)
Wang, Guanyun
Chen, Chuang
Jin, Xiao
Chen, Yulu
Zheng, Yangweizhe
Zhen, Qianzi
Zhang, Yang
Li, Jiaji
Yang, Yue
Tao, Ye
Date Issued
April 25, 2025
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ACM|CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Citation
Guanyun Wang, Chuang Chen, Xiao Jin, Yulu Chen, Yangweizhe Zheng, Qianzi Zhen, Yang Zhang, Jiaji Li, Yue Yang, Ye Tao, Shijian Luo, and Lingyun Sun. 2025. TH-Wood: Developing Thermo-Hygro-Coordinating Driven Wood Actuators to Enhance Human-Nature Interaction. In Proceedings of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '25). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 745, 1–19.
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Abstract
Wood has become increasingly applied in shape-changing interfaces for its eco-friendly and smart responsive properties, while its applications face challenges as it remains primarily driven by humidity. We propose TH-Wood, a biodegradable actuator system composed of wood veneer and microbial polymers, driven by both temperature and humidity, and capable of functioning in complex outdoor environments. This dual-factor-driven approach enhances the sensing and response channels, allowing for more sophisticated coordinating control methods. To assist in designing and utilizing the system more effectively, we developed a structure library inspired by dynamic plant forms, conducted extensive technical evaluations, created an educational platform accessible to users, and provided a design tool for deformation adjustments and behavior previews. Finally, several ecological applications demonstrate the potential of TH-Wood to significantly enhance human interaction with natural environments and expand the boundaries of human-nature relationships.
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CHI ’25, Yokohama, Japan
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
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