Kirigami-Inspired Parachutes for Rapid, Stable Deployment
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Polytechnique Montréal engineers have developed a new parachute design inspired by Japanese kirigami, which uses intricate cutting patterns to create a self-stabilizing, adaptable, and more accurate air delivery system that could revolutionize logistics, disaster relief, and space exploration.
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