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Space probes, self-assembling robots, and crash-
absorbing cars all have one thing in common: their

use of folding technologies. To develop these technologies,
engineers are inspired by a pair of unusual sources—origami, the
ancient Japanese art of paper folding, and their own backyards, where
nature uses folds to squeeze large surfaces, such as ladybug wings
and tree leaves, into tiny areas.

Combined, origami and nature are inspiring a revolution in technology.
Learn about origami’s ancient history and how it has become a tool
for engineers to solve some of the most complicated challenges in
architecture, technology, and medicine. You’ll learn the intricate
mathematical laws behind basic origami folds, practice your origami
skills with DIY paper folding projects, and discover the amazing
complexities of NASA’s Mars INSIGHT lander and PUFFER technology
using the Lerner AR augmented reality app.

From a nanorobot that delivers drugs inside the body to a space
telescope lens that packs tightly onto a rocket and unfolds to the
size of a soccer field, this new field of science is full of amazing
possibilities. Engineers are only just beginning to discover what
they can do with folding technology. Join them as they explore the
connection between art, mathematics, and nature!

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