Origaming is a robotic curve folding system for medium to large scale spatial structures. The research explores the latent potential for the constraints of curve folding geometries to effectively enable the reconfiguration of inhabitable spaces. The project leverages a simple tensile actuation system that is integrated with elastic materials and applied to curve folded geometries. This extends previous geometric research on curve folding to build a methodology for developing a deployable system of robotic parts. The research methodology involves developing both robotic material prototypes and a methodology for testing the degrees of freedom of curve folded geometries through a bespoke physical simulation system.

The project explores latent energy potential and controlled deformation through the structuring of curve folding applied to tensioned elastic materials. A series of robotic prototypes were produced to test the degrees of freedom and potential for spatial reconfiguration. In parallel, a bespoke simulator was developed in Unity to simulate the behaviour of a range of geometries and curve folded assemblies under different constraints and actuation setups.