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MIT’s Self-Folding Origami Technology

Creators create designs digitally that when printed and inflated with air they self-fold into origami forms.

After reading the prompt this project immediately came to mind. I admire the gesture of taking a step towards creating technology that can completely assemble itself. This technology could be used not only for artistic purposes but also for practical functions, the video above addresses this by saying these principles could be applied to the design of airbags. The materials and designs used consciously imitate the aesthetics and traditions of origami. As the program for designing is developed I hope there becomes a way to make more randomized forms which can still have a significant transformation. After doing some more research I found this video which shows that the project has taken a a turn for practicality and autonomy.