Move over, Ikea: Robot-knit furniture transforms from 2D to 3D

If you've had to move house often, or needed to live in compact spaces, you'll love this. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a way to produce flat-pack furniture using a robotic quilting machine, which folds from lightweight cloth-covered panels into functional pieces for your home.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Furniture, Carnegie Mellon University, DIY, Design Engineering

Move over, Ikea: Robot-knit furniture transforms from 2D to 3D

With a little clever design, some fabric, and lightweight panels, these objects transform from 2D to 3D without any tools

If you've had to move house often, or needed to live in compact spaces, you'll love this. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a way to produce flat-pack furniture using a robotic quilting machine, which folds from lightweight cloth-covered panels into functional pieces for your home.

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