Folding Functions: Origami Corrugations from Equations
Uyen Nguyen, Ben Fritzson, and Marcus Michelen

Proceedings of Bridges 2019: Mathematics, Art, Music, Architecture, Education, Culture
Pages 43–50
Regular Papers

Abstract

We present an algorithm for designing flat-foldable origami corrugations that approximate functions and other continuous curves. We discuss the types of curves for which our algorithm works and where it breaks down, giving reasons why and suggesting changes that can be made to rectify problematic functions. We also give examples of modifications that can be made to the algorithm for aesthetic variation.

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