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Mathematics and computation

Mathematics and computation

Kirigami cubes make a novel mechanical computer

09 Aug 2024 Isabelle Dumé
Image showing the mechanical, kirigami-inspired cube computer in three states: a neutral flat state, a state with some of the cubes pushed up, and a state with cubes pushed to higher levels, like a pyramid
Pop up bits: A kirigami-inspired mechanical computer uses a complex structure of rigid, interconnected polymer cubes to store, retrieve and erase data without relying on electronic components. (Courtesy: Yanbin Li, NC State University)
A new mechanical computer made from an array of rigid, interconnected plastic cubes can store, retri

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Isabelle Dumé is a contributing editor to Physics World
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