# Sub-Zero Technology Nokia Research Center Turned A Wall Of Ice Into Touchscreen Display By manzil | Published 2010-11-23 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-research-center References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nokia-world-first-ice-touchscreen-display/17011/) & [research.nokia](http://research.nokia.com/news/11362) The researchers at the [Nokia Research Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro) in Finland have built an interactive touchscren display made of ice. Using 25cm-thick river ice cut into 50cm square blocks, this icy surface was blasted with a heat gun to induce a smoother texture. The big guns were brought in when researchers implanted infrared emitters and detectors into the cold structure, enabling [touchscreen abilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtouch-products). The researchers at the Nokia Research Center cleverly dubbed their experiemnt as Ubice or ubiquitous ice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Ice Displays:** The trend of creating interactive touchscreens using ice as a display material. - **Cold Tech Innovation:** The trend of utilizing cold temperatures and ice to develop innovative technologies. - **Ubiquitous Ice Experiments:** The trend of exploring and experimenting with ice as a versatile and ubiquitous medium for various applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The opportunity for technology companies to develop ice-based touchscreens and interactive displays. - **Hospitality:** The opportunity for hospitality industries to incorporate ice-based interactive displays into their venues and experiences. - **Art and Design:** The opportunity for artists and designers to explore the creative possibilities of interactive ice displays in their works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touch-Free Screen Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnetix.md) - [High-Tech Ice Cream Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tillamook-iscreen.md) - [Subzero Smartphone Cooling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-turbo-cooler.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Transparent Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1-concept.md) - [Fluid-Filled Tactile OLED Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-panel-haptics.md) - [Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-optical-fiber-technology.md) - [Color-Changing Iridescent Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme.md)