Authors: Yi Zhu, Evgueni T. Filipov

Published on: October 04, 2023

Impact Score: 8.22

Arxiv code: Arxiv:2310.03155

Summary

• What is new: The introduction of a Modular and Uniformly Thick Origami (MUTO) system capable of deploying into metre-scale structures, adapting into different shapes, and carrying large loads.
• Why this is important: Existing Civil Engineering structures lack the ability to adapt their configurations for new functions, non-stationary environments, or future reuse, and origami systems have not achieved deployable metre-scale structures that can support large loads.
• What the research proposes: Developing a MUTO system that can deploy into large structures, adapt into various shapes, and carry significant loads by harnessing multi-path folding motions and uniform thickness.
• Results: Demonstrated a 1-metre-tall, 7.4 kg MUTO column capable of carrying a 2.1-ton force, showcasing the system’s adaptability, efficiency in transportation and reuse, and load-carrying capacity.

Technical Details

Technological frameworks used: nan

Models used: General conditions of degree-N thick origami vertices for flat foldability and developability, creation of the MUTO pattern.

Data used: nan

Potential Impact

Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Space habitats design, Robotics, and other industries requiring large-scale, adaptable, deployable, and load-carrying structures.

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