We have seen nano-origami and robo-origami , but nothing quite as rapid and straightforward as this. Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered the right way to neatly fold plastic using infrared light and an inkjet printer. Deep black lines are printed onto the plastic sheets, which then absorb the sunshine and cause the fabric to fold without anyone having to the touch it. The broader the road, the greater the attitude of every fold, so it’s possible to set, say, a 90-degree bend for a cube or 120 degrees for a pyramid. What’s more, by giving the lines different patterns, folds could be made to work in specific directions, potentially producing probably the most perfect, most hygienic bento box that’s ever contained your lunch. Click past the break to observe the folding unfold.
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