# Physically Pixelated Displays The JOLED Display Uses Tactile Spheres That Can Rotate Separately By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated-display References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/joled-levitating-pixel-display/45912/) & [sussex.ac.uk](http://www.sussex.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressrelease/id/37420) A group of scientists and researchers working out of the [University of Sussex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-olo) and [University of Bristol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchicago-stretchable-display) have combined forces to create an extraordinary new pixelated display that consists of a large array of physical pixels that can separately float and rotate in air. These pixels make use of special polystyrene materials along with a titanium dioxide coating to facilitate an electric charge that can be manipulated to 'move' the pixels. Specifically, the pixel surfaces are painted in different colors in order to create the visual perception of movement and changing colors, which opens up a variety of display possibilities. While this current iteration of the JOLED pixelated display is only available in low resolution, it is hoped that future high-resolution versions could be used for multimedia displays in public places. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Physically Pixelated Displays:** Opportunity for creating visually dynamic and interactive displays using physical pixels that can float and rotate in air. - **Polystyrene Materials:** Opportunity to develop new materials for pixel surfaces that can facilitate electric charge and manipulate pixel movement. - **High-resolution Multimedia Displays:** Potential for future high-resolution versions of pixelated displays to be used for immersive multimedia experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Display Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for developing pixelated displays with unique physical properties. - **Materials Science:** Opportunity for exploring and improving materials that can facilitate electric charge for pixel movement. - **Media and Advertising:** Potential for creating eye-catching multimedia displays in public places for enhanced brand promotion and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stretchable OLED Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchicago-stretchable-display.md) - [Malleable Furniture-Like TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-oled-display.md) - [Ultra-Thin Stretchable Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg.md) - [Rotating Shutter OLED TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partial-screen.md) - [RGB Stripe-Structured Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb-stripe.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidlight.md) - [Transitional Display Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transitional-display-technology.md) - [Malleable Stretching Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretchable-display.md) - [Chromatic Paper-Like Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-40.md)