Shape-Shifting Kinetic Robots That Repeatedly Turn Themselves Inside Out and Upside Down

Lori Dorn
August 20, 2020

Inventor Katsumoto Yuichiro has created two different shape-shifting kinetic robots that move rather humorously. One is a cube that constantly folds into itself, using telescoping arms to turn itself inside out. The other is a triangle that rather vigorously turns itself upside down and onto its head.

My new bot. Virtually shown at Art Gallery #siggraph2020 https://t.co/be0qDtHkQC pic.twitter.com/PSVBQVPYRk

— KATSUMOTO Yuichiro (@katsumoto_y) July 23, 2020

via The Awesomer

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.