Inspired by venus flytrap, researchers develop folding 'snap' geometry
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 12:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Inspired by natural 'snapping' systems like Venus flytrap leaves and hummingbird beaks, a team of scientists has developed a way to use curved creases to give thin curved shells a fast, programmable snapping motion. The new technique avoids the need for complicated materials and fabrication methods when creating structures with fast dynamics.