Origami-based deployable structures made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites

Deployable structures are typically made of thin membranes and slender elements, which often require foldable – yet stiff – mechanical properties. The use of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for such deployable structures has been limited due to the their rigid and unfoldable nature in general. Here, we design, fabricate, and demonstrate foldable – yet stiff – structures made of CFRP composites. To achieve this, we leverage...