If the goal of a robot is to perform a function, then minimizing the possibility of failure is a top priority when it comes to robotic design. But this minimization is at odds with the robotic raison ...

A new family of origami shapes that unfold like flower petals could be used to design more effective structures in space, like telescopes or solar panels. Origami structures, based on the Japanese ...

Learn how to fold a ringed cube using simple modular origami techniques! This step-by-step tutorial is perfect for beginners and origami lovers looking to try a fun, 3D paper project. No glue, no tape ...

The sensor uses a DNA origami scaffold, which consists of two arms connected by a molecular “hinge.” Each arm is tagged with a fluorescent dye, and the distance between the tags is recorded by means ...

Researchers have created a moving origami ‘Robotapillar’ that could be used in everything from medicine to aerospace. This soft robot can help us study nature and other environments where hard, rigid ...

The robot is made of segments that can fold into a flat disk and extend into a cylinder. Partial folds bend the robot and allow for motion and steering. Engineers at Princeton and North Carolina State ...

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