Dynamic Tactile Textures

This is a nice idea, using the material of the object to convey information about the object itself. The material forms spikes, the amplitude of which depend on the temperature of the coffee Though this is good, with the coffee cup concept I could do with a safety interlock that actually prevented me from pouring scorching hot coffee into my mouth. Perhaps the same principles can be used to close the drinking aperture in time to save my burnt tongue. [dynamictextures.com|via information aesthetics