Siftables are small physical objects that can sense each other and interact with nearby computers. They were developed in 2007 as a projection or augmented tabletop system. The siftables, which measure 36mm by 36mm by 10mm, can be used for activities like categorizing photos, storytelling, color mixing, arithmetic, and word games through physical manipulation on a surface. Some challenges to the technology include developing richer input/output capabilities, an interaction language, and reducing costs.

1. Siftables

2. 2007 (Paper)

3. Projection or augmented tablePhysical Object

4. Structure36mm36mm10mm

5. sense each others

6. Interact with nearby computers

7. Categorize photos

8. Story telling

9. Color Mixing up

10. Arithmetic

11. Word Game

13. Some otherspecialinteraction ways

14. Powerricher I/O formatSome future issuean interaction languagecost

15. ReferencePaper: Siftables: Towards Sensor Network User Interfaces, 2007 ACMOfficial Website: Siftables.comDavid Merrill demos Siftables(Video)MIT Lab Case DEMO: Siftables(Video)Introduction by MMDaysPhysical Computing with MIT’s Siftables