The role of geometry in 4-vertex origami mechanics

ORAL

Abstract

Origami offers an interesting design platform metamaterials because it strongly couples mechanics with geometry. Even so, most research carried out so far has been limited to one or two particular patterns. I will discuss the full geometrical space of the most common origami building block, the 4-vertex, and show how exotic geometries can have dramatic effects on the mechanics.

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Authors

  • Scott Waitukaitis

    • Leiden University, FOM Institute AMOLF
    • Leiden University, AMOLF

  • Peter Dieleman

    • Leiden University, AMOLF

  • Martin van Hecke

    • Leiden University, AMOLF