Engineering with origami

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Discover the surprising uses of origami in science and engineering.

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Origami has some surprising uses in science and engineering. From self-assembling robots and designer materials to large deployable structures in space.Join Mark Schenk to find out how the Japanese art of paper folding can be applied to science and technology and what the future might hold. This event is particularly suitable for ages 10+This event is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.The Netherlands and the United Kingdom share a long history of scientific exchange and collaboration. The Netherlands treasures and stimulates these excellent relations, especially in an era where complex societal challenges are not contained by borders, not even the stretch of water between us as North Sea Neighbours. The solutions that these challenges demand international collaboration in research and ongoing exchange of scientific ideas.By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Ri&#x27;s <a href="http://www.rigb.org/whats-on/event-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event terms and conditions</a>.Event image: Faris Mohammed via Unsplash

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