Engineering systems that utilize origami-inspired folding mechanisms have become a focal point in the development of compact and functional designs for aerospace, emergency, and medical applications.

“Origami wasn’t available at a large scale in packaging applications,” says Jarmo Kouko, a research team leader at VTT, a research and technology company owned by the Finnish government.

Amid the fast-paced, stressful pace of everyday life, Leu Gardens invites visitors to take a break in nature while exploring an outdoor art exhibit inspired by the Zen art of origami.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Just in time for Spring, Harry P. Leu Gardens introduces Origami in the Garden through September, adding a bit of magic during a casual strolling experience. “We are excited to ...

Origami—the Japanese art of folding paper—could be the next frontier in innovative materials. Practiced in Japan since the early 1600s, origami involves combining simple folding techniques to ...

The arm uses origami for its construction. Lightweight plastic is folded in construction. The arm is designed to assist people with disabilities. WORCESTER — When someone envisions a robotic arm ...

These origami-inspired designs can transition between flat and three-dimensional forms, locking into place without needing external support or fasteners. The 3D structure of origami-inspired ...