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Metabot: Origami Metamaterial That Changes Shape to MoveMetabot: Origami Metamaterial That Changes Shape to Move

Metabot: Origami Metamaterial That Changes Shape to Move

When it comes to building robots, most of us use motors. It is also possible to build them with metamaterials…

3 days ago
Solar Powered Shape Charging Origami Microfliers DevelopedSolar Powered Shape Charging Origami Microfliers Developed

Solar Powered Shape Charging Origami Microfliers Developed

In the past few years, we have covered plenty of origami robots here. Researchers from UW have now come up…

1 year ago
Fully Foldable Origami Inspired RobotsFully Foldable Origami Inspired Robots

Fully Foldable Origami Inspired Robots

Folding robots are a growing field that are changing the way we design robots. Origami robots are thinner, lighter, and…

1 year ago
CurveQuad Origami Quadruped RobotCurveQuad Origami Quadruped Robot

CurveQuad Origami Quadruped Robot

Meet the CurveQuad: a centimeter scale origami quadruped robot that uses curved creases to self fold and crawl with one…

2 years ago
High Load Capacity Origami Transformable WheelsHigh Load Capacity Origami Transformable Wheels

High Load Capacity Origami Transformable Wheels

We all hear about people not wanting to reinvent the wheel. Engineers have been trying to do just that with…

4 years ago
Ladybird Beetle Inspired Origami RobotLadybird Beetle Inspired Origami Robot

Ladybird Beetle Inspired Origami Robot

Plenty of robots are inspired by nature. This jump-gliding origami has wings inspired by ladybird beetle. The SNU BioRobotics Lab…

5 years ago
This Origami Robot Gripper Can Pick Up Objects of Various ShapesThis Origami Robot Gripper Can Pick Up Objects of Various Shapes

This Origami Robot Gripper Can Pick Up Objects of Various Shapes

Here is a soft but strong origami robot hand that can handle objects of various sizes and shapes. Researchers from…

6 years ago
Rotorigami: Rotary Origami Protective System for DronesRotorigami: Rotary Origami Protective System for Drones

Rotorigami: Rotary Origami Protective System for Drones

Flying a drone in complex environments can be still challenging even though these flying robots are getting smarter all the…

7 years ago
SUTD’s Origami RobotsSUTD’s Origami Robots

SUTD’s Origami Robots

There is no better way to learn robotics than building and programming your own bots. 98 students from Singapore University…

7 years ago
Wyss Institute’s Origami-Inspired Artificial MusclesWyss Institute’s Origami-Inspired Artificial Muscles

Wyss Institute’s Origami-Inspired Artificial Muscles

Soft robots keep getting more advanced all the time. With more sophisticated artificial muscles, they can become safer and stronger.…

7 years ago