Origami tricks learned from insect wings enable highly collapsible structures

Researchers in Japan and the United Kingdom have unraveled the design rules for the origami-like folding that gives earwigs the most compact wing folding of any insect. In this video, take a look at the design and software the researchers have developed to facilitate applying it to real world applications. This understanding also opens new methods for exploring wing evolution and predicting extinct forms. Video created by Kazuya Saito of the Kyushu University Faculty of Design. Learn more at the links below. Related press release: Full research paper: Kazuya Saito: Kyushu University Faculty of Design: