Nokia Morph Phone - Bendy, Sensitive, Nanotechnology!

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http://www.nokia.com/en_int


Amazing device. Can be flipped and folded, and customised and stretched and worn and wow!

Featured in The Museum of Modern Art �Design and The Elastic Mind� exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) � nanoscale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities.

Morph concept technologies might create fantastic opportunities for mobile devices:

* Newly-enabled flexible and transparent materials blend more seamlessly with the way we live
* Devices become self-cleaning and self-preserving
* Transparent electronics offering an entirely new aesthetic dimension
* Built-in solar absorption might charge a device, whilst batteries become smaller, longer lasting and faster to charge
* Integrated sensors might allow us to learn more about the environment around us, empowering us to make better choices


In addition to the advances above, the integrated electronics shown in the Morph concept could cost less and include more functionality in a much smaller space, even as interfaces are simplified and usability is enhanced. All of these new capabilities will unleash new applications and services that will allow us to communicate and interact in unprecedented ways.

Flexible & Changing Design

Morph Phone Operating

Nanotechnology enables materials and components that are flexible, stretchable, transparent and remarkably strong. Fibril proteins are woven into a three dimensional mesh that reinforces thin elastic structures. Using the same principle behind spider silk, this elasticity enables the device to literally change shapes and configure itself to adapt to the task at hand.

A folded design would fit easily in a pocket and could lend itself ergonomically to being used as a traditional handset. An unfolded larger design could display more detailed information, and incorporate input devices such as keyboards and touch pads.

Even integrated electronics, from interconnects to sensors, could share these flexible properties. Further, utilization of biodegradable materials might make production and recycling of devices easier and ecologically friendly.


Self-Cleaning

Nanotechnology also can be leveraged to create self-cleaning surfaces on mobile devices, ultimately reducing corrosion, wear and improving longevity. Nanostructured surfaces, such as �Nanoflowers� naturally repel water, dirt, and even fingerprints utilizing effects also seen in natural systems.


Advanced Power Sources

Nanotechnology holds out the possibility that the surface of a device will become a natural source of energy via a covering of �Nanograss� structures that harvest solar power. At the same time new high energy density storage materials allow batteries to become smaller and thinner, while also quicker to recharge and able to endure more charging cycles.


Sensing The Environment

Nanosensors would empower users to examine the environment around them in completely new ways, from analyzing air pollution, to gaining insight into bio-chemical traces and processes. New capabilities might be as complex as helping us monitor evolving conditions in the quality of our surroundings, or as simple as knowing if the fruit we are about to enjoy should be washed before we eat it. Our ability to tune into our environment in these ways can help us make key decisions that guide our daily actions and ultimately can enhance our health.

Looks awesome, will definately buy one! Whats your comments?

[jopak134 0]

how about the specs? but i want one! its too unique to be a phone

[demank 0]

wow., very exclusive..i want that..how to get it?is it already present at the market?

[tricky77puzzle 0]

It's just a concept phone for now, but if I ever get my hands on one of those, wow...I've seen this before, and its concept is great.

[~Upnorf Cr3w~ 0]

lol it looks to good to be true. This nanotecnology sounds great. I bet it will cost a fortune when it comes out.

[sonesay 7]

Looks amazing and a great concept but I hope they will have alternative color besides the green display. You wouldn't want to look at images or videos in full green would you? Theres more pictures at the main site if anyone else is interested. I had a look there and it shows the phone from different angles and modes. There was one where it turned into the larger sized keyboard which was cool. The main components must be based at the end where its not green. I cant see how else they could fit all the circuitry in the transparent parts.