Robotics researchers often turn to the Japanese paper folding art of origami for inspiration, and with some very impressive results. Scientists working in the field at the University of Michigan have ...

Origami principles can unlock the potential of the smallest robots, enhancing speed, agility and control in machines no more than a centimeter in size. University of Michigan researchers have ...

The findings also offer clues about early animal evolution. Placozoa resemble some of the earliest animals on Earth, which ...

Using the principles of origami can unlock the power of tiny robots, enhance speed, and control in machinery. "We've come up with a new way to design, fabricate and actuate microbots," said Evgueni ...

New to origami? Start here! Learn 8 essential folds that form the foundation of countless beautiful designs. Perfect for beginners – get step-by-step instructions and tips to master these basic ...

Long before screens and styluses, entertainment came in the form of folded paper. One square. No cuts. No glue. Just folds. That’s all it took to create animals, flowers, boats, and birds that felt ...

When Larissa Novelino began her engineering career, she never imagined she’d spend her days folding paper. “I was never the crafty, artistic type,” Novelino said. “My mom still can’t believe I ended ...

Although origami, or paper folding, is primarily seen as an old-fashioned pastime, the art form is still making its mark in pop culture. Just this year, folded works have appeared in commercials for ...

Origami principles can unlock the potential of the smallest robots, enhancing speed, agility and control in machines no more than a centimeter in size. Origami principles can unlock the potential of ...