Elastic Rod Origami (RodOri) for Programming Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties
Sophie Leanza, Jeseung Lee, Ruike Renee Zhao · arXiv · 2025
Elastic rod origami (RodOri) enables programmable control over mechanical properties, enhancing design strategies in various applications.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- RodOri can access 11 distinct configurations with a single 6-rod unit.
- The system allows for tunable static stiffness and nonlinear force response.
- Dynamic behaviors such as vibration filtering and wave-propagation switching can be programmed.
- Curvature-induced mechanical instability is leveraged for programmability.
- The platform is easily manufactured and modular.
What's new
RodOri introduces a highly reconfigurable mechanical system that significantly exceeds the capabilities of conventional origami and mechanical systems.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on practical applications or limitations in real-world scenarios.
Commercial context
The research is in the conceptual stage and has not yet been demonstrated in practical applications.
Publication
- Publisher
- arXiv
- Publication date
- October 13, 2025
- Research type
- Preprint
- arXiv
- 2510.11568
- Access
- open
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