@inproceedings{25274c3c2f6a4541bf9a7b682bde4dd1,
title = "Pneumatic Origami Joints: A 3D Printed Flexible Joint",
abstract = "This paper describes the design and fabrication process of an adaptive joint using foldable 3D printed structures encased in heat-sealed synthetic polymer films (e.g. airtight plastic casing). The proposed joint can be pneumatically actuated using the airtight casing, and the shape of the deformation can be controlled using origami-inspired 3D printed structures. A zigzag-gap microstructure is designed for the connection portion of the origami structure inside the joint, in order that the rigid 3D printed material (PLA) acquires properties of mollusk material, such as flexibility and softness. Finally, the paper presents some applications adopting pneumatic origami joints which can interact with people or adapting indoor environment, and compares the advantages of this pneumatic technology with mechanical technology.",
keywords = "3D printing, Adaptive joint, Origami structure, Pneumatic architecture",
author = "Heng Lu and Daekwon Park and Chen Liu and Guohua Ji and Ziyu Tong",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.; 18th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Futures, CAAD Futures 2019 ; Conference date: 26-06-2019 Through 28-06-2019",
year = "2019",
doi = "10.1007/978-981-13-8410-3_23",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9789811384097",
series = "Communications in Computer and Information Science",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "327--340",
editor = "Ji-Hyun Lee",
booktitle = "Computer-Aided Architectural Design. “Hello, Culture” - 18th International Conference, CAAD Futures 2019, Selected Papers",
}