Universal Electromagnetic Surface
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Origami
Origami
- ori (fold) + kami (paper)
- Combination of “rigid” panels separated by active/inactive hinges
- Features of Origami
- Essentially sheet like
- Diverse morphing capability
- “Building block” design
- Desired features
- Multiple configurations
- Minimal “excess” material
- Minimal overlap
- Quadrilateral, almost square tiles
- Few degrees of freedom for actuation