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science6 months ago•3 min saved

Origami Flower Patterns Inspire Advanced Spacecraft Folding Designs

Researchers at Brigham Young University have developed new origami-inspired bloom patterns that can fold flat and unfold like flower petals, offering promising applications for compact, reliable space structures such as antennas, telescopes, and solar arrays, while also having potential uses on Earth for portable and expandable structures.

via Phys.org|

#bloom-patterns #deployable-structures #origami

science6 months ago•1 min saved

Origami-Inspired Patterns for Space Folding Structures

Researchers have discovered a new class of origami called bloom patterns, which are rotationally symmetric and resemble flowers. These patterns are promising for building foldable structures for space exploration due to their compactness, ability to be made from a single sheet, and scalability.

via The New York Times|

#bloom-patterns #engineering #folding-technology