# Fluid-Filled Tactile OLED Screens The PIG Flat Panel Haptics Can Inflate and Deflate By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-panel-haptics References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/this-oled-screen-can-fill-with-liquid-to-form-tactile-buttons-204829553.html) & [figlab](https://www.figlab.com/)  The [Future Interfaces Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-with-trend-hunter-gpt), also known as FIG at [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reskin) presents its new Flat Panel Haptics technology. It falls under an OLED panel that is able to create protrusions that inflate and deflate with fluid on demand. This adds a new textile function that includes features such as pop-up m4eia controls, virtual gamepads, and keyboards. The EEOPs, which stands for Embedded Electroosmotic Pumps are filled with fluid pumps that are activated on a thin actuation layer developed into the touchscreen device. When it requires a pop-up button, the fluid fills only a section of the EEOP layer and the OLED panel that lays on top then takes on the shape. This creates a 'button' that physically protrudes out of the flat surface. Image Credit: Future Interfaces Group at Carnegie Mellon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fluid-filled Tactile OLED Screens:** The development of PIG Flat Panel Haptics technology introduces a new way of integrating tactile feedback into electronic devices through the use of fluid-filled OLED screens. - **Virtual Controls and Interfaces on OLED Screens:** The new textile function provided by the EEOPs technology offers innovation opportunities for the creation of pop-up media controls, virtual gamepads, and keyboards on OLED screens. - **Thin Actuation Layers and Embedded Electroosmotic Pumps:** The development of thin actuation layers coupled with embedded electroosmotic pumps can potentially revolutionize touch screen technology, enabling it to create dynamic 3D shapes on demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics and Technology:** The PIG Flat Panel Haptics technology can be incorporated into various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles, providing an immersive tactile feedback experience. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The incorporation of virtual gamepads and other interactive features using the EEOPs technology can enhance the gaming and entertainment experience on OLED screens. - **Industrial Design and Manufacturing:** The technology behind thin actuation layers and embedded electroosmotic pumps presents opportunities for new design and manufacturing techniques for touch screen devices, opening new markets for manufacturers and creators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fingertip Haptic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite.md) - [Innovative Aerohaptic System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerohaptic.md) - [Stretchable OLED Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchicago-stretchable-display.md) - [Domed Haptic Feedback Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackpad.md) - [Tactical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pui-series.md) - [Modular Haptic Feedback Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happily-haptic-lab.md) - [Tactile Control Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olfoo-headphones.md) - [Ultra-Thin Stretchable Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md)