WoodTouch, a new interaction interface for wooden furniture

TL;DR

WoodTouch introduces a novel touch interaction interface for wooden furniture, enabling users to control electronic devices through touch-sensitive wooden surfaces, thereby opening new markets for smart furniture and interior design.

Contribution

This work presents a new technology that integrates touch sensitivity into wooden furniture, allowing for intuitive control of electronic appliances via wooden surfaces.

Findings

Successful implementation of touch-sensitive wooden surfaces

Enhanced user interaction with furniture for smart home control

Potential for new market opportunities in furniture industry

Abstract

If wood has been with us since time immemorial, being part of our environment, housing and tools, now wood has gain momentum, as it is clear that wood improves our life style. Because of the healthiness, resistance, ecology and comfort, wood is important for all of us, no matter what our life style is. WOODTOUCH Project aims to open a completely new market for furniture and interior design companies, enabling touch interaction between the user and wooden furniture surfaces. Why not switch on or dim the lights touching a wooden table? Why not turn on the heating system? Why not use wood as a touch sensitive surface for domotic control? The furniture designed with this novel technology, offers a wooden outer image and has different touch sensitive areas over the ones the user is able to control all sorts of electric appliances touching over a wooden surface.