KAIST Builds Origami Wheels for Moon Rover That Expand
KAIST's Seong-bin Lee builds origami-inspired airless wheels that expand from 9 to 20 inches, designed for Korea's planned 2030 moon rover mission.
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KAIST's Seong-bin Lee builds origami-inspired airless wheels that expand from 9 to 20 inches, designed for Korea's planned 2030 moon rover mission.
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