Rigid Origami

Rigid origami research focuses on designing and analyzing structures that fold predictably and robustly, leveraging the principles of origami for engineering applications. Current research explores diverse areas, including the development of novel origami-based actuators for robotics (e.g., mimicking fish fins), the application of machine learning algorithms for automated design and inverse design problems, and the use of origami structures for sensing and information processing (e.g., reservoir computing). These advancements are significant because they enable the creation of compact, lightweight, and adaptable devices with potential applications in robotics, deployable structures, and metamaterials.