1. A three-dimensional (3D) translator device configured to translate a two-dimensional (2D) image into a 3D shape on a 3D touchpanel, comprising: a photographic sensor; the 3D touchpanel configured to actuate individuals portions of a deformable surface; and a processor coupled to the photographic sensor and the 3D touchpanel, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising: capturing the 2D image with the photographic sensor; creating a color histogram of the captured 2D image; generating a topological rendering of the color histogram; translating the topological rendering of the color histogram into a 3D touch surface coordinate data set; and actuating the 3D touchpanel based on the 3D touch surface coordinate data set.