System and method for shape deformation and force display of devices

A haptic deformation display device, comprising:

• an actuator;
• a deformation component at least partially defining a shape of the haptic deformation device;
• a top plate;
• an arm coupled to the actuator and the deformation component, wherein the deformation component is positioned along a rotation path of the arm and is enclosed within a flexible housing;
• and
• at least one processor configured to:
• receive an input signal when the shape of the haptic deformation display device is in a first shape configuration;
• and
• cause the actuator to actuate in response to the input signal,
• wherein the actuator is configured to move the arm according to a first motion, wherein the movement of the arm is further configured to move the deformation component and the flexible housing to cause the shape of the haptic deformation display device to deform into a second shape configuration different from the first shape configuration,
• wherein the actuator, or another actuator, is further configured to move at least one other arm according to a second motion, the second motion being different from the first motion, wherein the movement of the at least one other arm is further configured to move at least one other deformation component;
• wherein the actuator substantially maintains the second shape configuration, and
• wherein the top plate is positioned above both the deformation component and the at least one other deformation component and protects an inner portion of the haptic deformation display device upon deformation.