FoldTronics
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2019-CHI-FoldTronics-paper.pdf
Description
Accepted version
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8 MB
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Author(s)
Yamaoka, Junichi
Dogan, Mustafa Doga
Bulovic, Katarina M.
Saito, Kazuya
Kawahara, Yoshihiro
Kakehi, Yasuaki
Mueller, Stefanie
Alternative Title
Creating 3D Objects with Integrated Electronics Using Foldable Honeycomb Structures
Date Issued
May 2019
Journal
Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings
Publisher
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Citation
Yamaoka, Junichi, Dogan, Mustafa Doga, Bulovic, Katarina M., Saito, Kazuya, Kawahara, Yoshihiro et al. 2019. "FoldTronics." Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings.
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Author's final manuscript
Abstract
© 2019 Association for Computing Machinery. We present FoldTronics, a 2D-cutting based fabrication technique to integrate electronics into 3D folded objects. The key idea is to cut and perforate a 2D sheet to make it foldable into a honeycomb structure using a cutting plotter; before folding the sheet into a 3D structure, users place the electronic components and circuitry onto the sheet. The fabrication process only takes a few minutes enabling users to rapidly prototype functional interactive devices. The resulting objects are lightweight and rigid, thus allowing for weight-sensitive and force-sensitive applications. Finally, due to the nature of the honeycomb structure, the objects can be folded flat along one axis and thus can be efficiently transported in this compact form factor. We describe the structure of the foldable sheet, and present a design tool that enables users to quickly prototype the desired objects. We showcase a range of examples made with our design tool, including objects with integrated sensors and display elements.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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DOI of Published Version
https://doi.org/10.1145/3290605.3300858
