Nokia unveils futuristic Morph concept device

Reuben Lee | Feb 26, 2008

We really have to hand it to Nokia for constantly coming up with these super-cool concept designs for mobile devices. Although these aren't likely to make it to stores anytime soon, they do nonetheless offer a sneak peek at what to expect in the years to come.

The latest of its futuristic devices come in the form of Morph, a joint project between the Nokia Research Center and the University of Cambridge. As its name suggests, Morph is a nanotechnology concept that shows how mobile devices in the future will be made of flexible materials which can be stretched and flexed to any shape the user desires. It is also used to demonstrate how nanotechnology can ultimately deliver "transparent electronics and self-cleaning surfaces".

According to the joint press release, the various technologies developed in the Morph project are expected to be integrated into handheld devices within seven years. The Morph concepts are currently showcased at the "Design and the Elestic Mind" exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

The joint research partnership between Nokia and the University of Cambridge was first announced about a year ago.

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