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Morph Launched by Nokia and University of Cambridge

A joint undertaking between the University of Cambridge in the UK and the Nokia Research Center has produced the Morph, a concept in nanotechnology, recently introduced at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Morph is actually the concept which shows the ability of future cellular phones to stretch and change into a unique shape. This illustrates the function that can be delivered by nanotechnology such as transparent electronics, surfaces that can clean itself, and flexible materials. According to the Chief Technology Officer of Nokia, Bob Iannucci, they are now checking out several possibilities on the reinvention of the function and form of modern mobile devices using the concept of Morph.

The Head of NRC Cambridge UK laboratory, Dr. Tapani Ryhanen says that the mixture of the arts and sciences can be a platform to make nanoscience known and widespread to a bigger audience. Research is being done fundamentally and conservatively in a controlled environment for safety in the use and development of new materials.

According to the University of Cambridge Head of the Nanoscience Group of the Department of Engineering and University Director of Nokia-Cambridge partnership, Professor Mark Welland, the development of the concept of Morph with Nokia gave them the focus to be more artistic in its production as well as setting the agenda on technology for the research on nanoscience that challenges more work for the future as a team.

This collaboration between the University of Cambridge and Nokia was made known in the early quarter of 2007 which was an agreement to join forces on making extensive research on long term projects. NRC has already made a research facility available in the west grounds of the University of Cambridge, collaborating with the different departments concerned such as the Nanoscience Center and Electrical Division of the Engineering Department on those projects regarding nanotechnology.

The time table seen for the incorporating of these Morph elements into the present handheld gadgets is about seven years, although quite expensive to have. However, this research on nanotechnology may lead to having a lower cost in manufacturing and possible integration of complex functionality to be able to give it at a cheaper price.