The future that FORM exists in isn't pretty. A massive ecological crisis has led to severe austerity measures passed in almost every country. The idea that anyone might not be an environmentalists is too foreign to be considered, and most of the the world's population have moved into über-efficient urban centers. These super-cities take a cue from Paolo Soleri's arcology theory and are completely self-sustaining. Robust public transit systems move millions of people each day and, for those less-traveled routes, car-sharing services are ubiquitous.

As impressive as the super-cities are, they can be incredibly claustraphobic, and tied in with the internationl environmental movement people have begun to take day trips to help with eco-renewal projects. Rapid-prototyping is every where, with most people creating or tinkering on a daily basis. Such is it that people have begun to build hideaways in the countryside where they can build and shape their own worldVacationing in the country has once again become the most popular pastime.

While efficiency has halted, and even begun to reverse, the environment's decay, it too has its price. Mass-production being the most efficient system, nearly all objects share a similar aesthetic, especially in the transit sector. FORM is meant to bring some individuality back into the mix

FORM brings together a combination of advanced technologies to provide an individualized experience for every user. Built on the same premise as Zipcar, Car2Go and other car sharing services, FORM is a fleet of vehicles using standardized components. Each vehicle uses an identical chassis, identical drive systems, and a system of nano-scale robots (nanites) capable of self organization. The nanites function as both interior and exterior structure and are capable of rearranging themselves into any form. What this means is that even though every user is driving the same parts they can have a completely unique experience.

NANO-SCALE ROBOTICS
FORM uses nanites for both interior and exterior surfaces. These nanites are nano-scale robots, capable of connecting and disconnecting from one-another via semi-permanent electro-magnets. Each FORM vehicle's nanites can be rearranged by the user, allowing them to essentially design their own vehicle. Each nanite incorporates an ambient light sensor, microphone, accelerometer and an OLED coating. When connected nanites can "cooperate" to function as a camera, screen, or UI. This means that the nanites can take the place of many components including headlights, since every nanite can emit light, and windows, by displaying a live external camera feed with overlayed information. Also, in the event of a crash, the nanites can react to the impact and reconfigure in order to actively protect passengers.