Name: The math and magic of origami
Uploaded: 2008-07-30T13:03:00Z
Duration: 15 min 39 s
Description: Robert Lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami -- using math and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and, sometimes, very useful.

Robert Lang: The math and magic of origami

The math and magic of origami

Robert Lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami -- using math and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and, sometimes, very useful.

Origami has evolved from simple paper cranes to intricate sculptures, thanks to the power of mathematical principles. Designs like a rattlesnake with 1,000 scales or a flag with 50 stars are crafted from a single sheet using precise folding laws. These breakthroughs have led to unexpected applications, from heart stents to deployable space telescopes. What began as an art form now bridges creativity and engineering in fields as diverse as medicine and aerospace.