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Aug 30, 2021
This magnetic robot arm was inspired by octopus tentacles
This origami, bio-inspired robot arm can twist, bend, reach, grab and bring back objects.
Oct 07, 2020
Five classic paper toys you can make when you’re bored (whether you’re in school or not)
Some designs are simply timeless.
Nov 29, 2017
This squishy little robot can lift 1,000 times its own weight
Sometimes being soft is an advantage.
Jun 07, 2016
This Origami-Inspired Battery Folds Like a Ninja Star
It's also cheap to produce
May 25, 2016
Make Your Own Origami Space Habitat
Fold and inflate a tiny replica of the BEAM habitat that NASA's deploying tomorrow
Mar 11, 2016
A New Material Can Fold And Build Itself
The future holds self-deploying structures
Jan 28, 2016
Origami-Like Shape Could Help With Interior Design, Future Surgeries
It's all in the fold
Nov 23, 2015
*E. coli* Can Make Bendable Plastic For Use In Space
They could come in handy during longer manned missions
Jun 23, 2015
This Ancient Paper Art Makes Flexible, Super Strong Electronics
Kirigami is changing the way we design materials