Using Kirigami Techniques To Make Functional Designs

Kirigami, the cut-paper variant of origami, enables folding structures that transform between flat and three-dimensional functional shapes without bolts or glue. A video by Matthew Lim traces the technique from a 1797 book on crane folding through modern research on cylindrical origami mechanics, then applies it to prototypes made with laser cutters and FDM printers, culminating in full-sized plywood furniture with 3D printed hinges, including a side table that locks into multiple stable configurations. Potential applications include robotics, flat-pack furniture, and space exploration where compact storage matters.

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