Tubular structures that fold flat for storage may not take up much room in that form, but they also tend not to be very strong when deployed. That isn't a problem with an experimental new type of tube ...

Engineers have designed an innovative tubular structural system that can be packed flat for easier transport and pop up into strong building materials. This breakthrough is made possible by a ...

As if a brain-like processing chip weren’t bad enough news for us humans, this week’s edition of Science also describes a robot that, after being laid out as a flat sheet, can fold itself into the ...

If you’re squeezed for space in your tiny city apartment, chances are your beloved but bulky outdoor gear will be the first to go in the downsizing process. The folks at Oru Kayak, however, are hoping ...

Origami-like construction is a novel technology for objects that need to be stored and shipped in a compact form, and then folded out into strong 3D structures. Towards optimising such structures, ...

The immediate days after a disaster are the most critical since victims need supplies and materials ASAP. Rather than wait for help to arrive with shelters, Architecture Global Aid wanted to create a ...

The folding bicycle helmet certainly isn't a new concept, but it's one that seems desperate for a home run design, a helmet that truly combines solid protection with exceptionally convenient, ...

If Louis Vuitton luggage feels just too… square for your taste, Japanese designer Naoki Kawamoto has you covered. His asymmetrically faceted Orishiki suitcase folds flat into a geometric pattern ...

We’ve seen more than a few gadgets and interesting tech related products come across our desks here at Techaeris. Our FODI review takes a look at a paper thin, multi-purpose stand for your smartphone, ...

In a nutshell: Those with a penchant for peculiar PC peripherals may be interested in a new project on Kickstarter called Air.0. It's an origami-inspired foldable computer mouse that sounds a bit ...