Stanford University's Origami Research Group

Stanford University's Origami Research Group explores how origami—a Japanese paper-folding art—can be applied to engineering, robotics, and architecture. By studying folding patterns and materials, they develop innovative ways to design deployable structures, medical devices, and space exploration tools that can change shape efficiently. Their interdisciplinary work combines mathematics, materials science, and engineering to solve real-world problems, making complex structures compact for transportation and then expanding into functional forms. This research advances both the artistic and practical aspects of origami, showcasing how traditional paper-folding principles can drive technological innovation.