Entry Date:
May 13, 2015

Clayodor: Retrieving Scents Through the Manipulation of Malleable Material

Principal Investigator Patricia Maes


Clayodor is a clay-like malleable material that changes smell based on user manipulation of its shape. This work explores the tangibility of shape changing materials to capture smell, an ephemeral and intangible sensory input. We present the design of a proof-of-concept prototype, and discussions on the challenges of navigating smell though form.