Scientists Make Magic Auto-Origami Using Ink and Light
16th November 2011
Read it. And watch the video.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have figured out how to neatly fold plastic using infrared light and an inkjet printer. Deep black lines are printed onto the plastic sheets, which then absorb the light and cause the material to fold without anyone having to touch it. The wider the line, the greater the angle of each fold, so it’s possible to set, say, a 90-degree bend for a cube or 120 degrees for a pyramid.
November 16th, 2011 at 07:15
I predict Mattel to have products for kids on the market by Christmas 2012.