Robotics
New research that employs curved origami structures has dramatic implications in the development of robotics going forward, providing tunable flexibility—the ability to adjust stiffness based on function—that historically ...
Nov 18, 2020
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Engineering
The simplicity and elegance of origami, an ancient Japanese art form, has motivated researchers to explore its application in the world of materials.
Jul 27, 2020
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Engineering
In recent years, research teams worldwide have been trying to apply origami-folding strategies to mechanical structures, as this could allow them to change their shape both rapidly and efficiently. A key advantage of origami, ...
Robotics
50 years ago, the first industrial robot arm called Unimate assembled a simple breakfast of toast, coffee, and champagne. While it might have looked like a seamless feat, every movement and placement was coded with careful ...
Mar 15, 2019
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Engineering
By merging the ancient art of origami with 21st century technology, researchers have created a one-step approach to fabricating complex origami structures whose light weight, expandability, and strength could have applications ...
Oct 22, 2018
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