All articles tagged with #kirigami
Researchers at MIT have developed a new kirigami-inspired material that can transform into various 3D structures with a simple pull of a string, enabling applications like medical devices, foldable robots, and space habitats. The process uses an algorithm to design flat grids that morph into complex shapes, demonstrating ease of use and potential for scalable deployment.
MIT researchers have developed a method to transform flat, interconnected tiles into complex 3D structures with a single pull of a string, enabling rapid deployment of structures like emergency shelters, medical devices, or space habitats, with potential for scalable and reversible applications.
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.
Researchers have developed a new type of parachute inspired by Japanese paper-cutting art (kirigami) that is lightweight, inexpensive, and highly accurate in landing, with potential applications in humanitarian aid and exploration. The design stabilizes quickly, follows a predictable trajectory, and can be scaled up for larger payloads, opening new possibilities for precise delivery systems.
Researchers from Sichuan and McGill Universities developed a simple, intuitive geometric approach for the inverse design of kirigami structures, enabling precise control over their deformation without complex computational tools, which could facilitate advanced applications in engineering and materials science.
MIT engineers have used the ancient Japanese art of kirigami to create high-performance architected materials called plate lattices. By modifying a common origami crease pattern, the researchers were able to fabricate ultralight and ultrastrong structures from metal or other materials with custom shapes and tailored mechanical properties. The kirigami technique allows for the mass production of these structures, making them potentially useful in architectural, airplane, automotive, or aerospace components. The researchers also plan to develop user-friendly CAD design tools for these structures and explore methods to reduce computational costs for simulating desired properties.