Reprogrammable Origami

This is the channel for the Texas A&M Reprogrammable Origami team.

This research seeks to discover new techniques for synthesizing complex 3D structures from programmable, self-folding 2D elements. Elements will be massively foldable, meaning fold characteristics and locations will be of near-infinite variety and not limited to pre-engineered folds or joints. The elements' capability for motion will be provided by active shape memory layers. Connecting elements, programmed with a sequence of movements, will enable larger and more complex 3D structures. The team will create simulation models of the self-folding elements, conduct experiments to validate the models, and demonstrate the overall synthesis framework.