Origami is traditionally implemented in paper of homogeneous material properties. This research explores the use of material with embedded electronics such as PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) as the medium for origami folding in order to create an interactive folding experience and to generate foldable objects with added functionalities. PCBs are produced as 2D shapes. By folding PCB arrays it is possible to create 3D objects that contain electronic functions. Conductivity, output devices (such as Light Emitting Diodes) and microcontroller computation can create an interactive folding experience, for user guidance and verification of the folding. We call this approach and methodology PCB Origami. The work presented in this paper describes two unique interaction and fabrication techniques for creating and folding electronic materials. We demonstrate prototypes and present verification/evaluation strategies for guiding the user through the folding process.
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ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
August 4–7, 2013
Portland, Oregon, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Design Engineering Division
- Computers and Information in Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-5594-2
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PCB Origami: A Material-Based Design Approach to Computer-Aided Foldable Electronic Devices
Yoav Sterman,
Yoav Sterman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
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Erik D. Demaine,
Erik D. Demaine
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
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Neri Oxman
Neri Oxman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
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Yoav Sterman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Erik D. Demaine
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Neri Oxman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Paper No:
DETC2013-12497, V06BT07A029; 5 pages
Published Online:
February 12, 2014
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Sterman, Y, Demaine, ED, & Oxman, N. "PCB Origami: A Material-Based Design Approach to Computer-Aided Foldable Electronic Devices." Proceedings of the ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 6B: 37th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference. Portland, Oregon, USA. August 4–7, 2013. V06BT07A029. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-12497
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