Tag: Kirigami Structures

A close-up view of the weight-bearing kirigami structures created by Xinyu Wang while working in Randall Kamien’s lab. Each raised triangle platform is supported by neighboring flaps (shown outlined in blue) that work together to hold the structure in place without tape or adhesive.

Kirigami Structures: Extraordinary ‘Tool’ That Supports 14,000 Times Its Own Weight

MessageToEagle.com | January 22, 2020

Eddie Gonzales Jr. – MessageToEagle.com – Inspired by the Japanese art form of kirigami – a version of origami – that allows materials to be cut and reconnected using