I went at this assignment from a medical point of view, with my father, who has trouble gripping surfaces/carrying things in mind. This new technology (maybe magnetic, or heat detection) will conform to your hand in a glove shape, and will also cover certain surfaces that are difficult for seniors/those with arthritis to grab. The surface will automatically turn and open when it senses the substance near, making such actions less painful for those with bad joints.
This is great. Speculative design and medical technology really overlap. It’s one of the most promising areas of futuring.