Configuration Spaces of Rigid Origami

Project Added: November 18, 2021
Project Point of Contact: [email protected]
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A 4-D origami star. The star is folded with papers of yellow, pink, orange, and purple. There is another, smaller star inside.

An origami model constructed of multiple phizz units.

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Arts-and Intersections:

Science

Collaborators:

Location:

Springfield, Massachusetts

Region:

Genre/Discipline:

Design

Population Density:

Suburban

Large Intended Impact Area:

Nation

Foundations:

National Science Foundation

Project Website:

https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1906202&HistoricalAwards=false

OVERVIEW

Configuration Spaces of Rigid Origami explores the intersection between origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, and mathematics to predict how materials fold. 

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Some origami models are called rigidly flexible origami and have applications that span the physical and biological sciences, ranging from unfolding solar sails to collapsible heart stents. This project adds mathematical tools that allow industrial applications to employ cutting-edge research, from large-scale architectural structures to nano-scale robotics driven by origami mechanics. 

PROJECT EVALUATION

Currently not available.
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