Folding robots are a growing field that are changing the way we design robots. Origami robots are thinner, lighter, and more flexible. NSF researchers have taken it to the next level by eliminating the rigid computer chips needed to enable advanced capabilities. Their origami robots are fully foldable and can perform various complex tasks. The below video shows these robots in action:
The team embedded a pre-cut thin polyester film sheet with a flexible processing unit that can be integrated with sensors and actuators. The above video shows how these robots work.
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