Update home authored by Sara Falcone's avatar Sara Falcone
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## Method
Following a [design review](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/falcone/structural_robotics/tree/master/1_DESIGN_REVIEW) of several methods a [zipped approach](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/falcone/structural_robotics/tree/master/2_THE_ZIPPED_SYSTEM) is selected and developed further towards these goals. This system allows isotropic strands of assembled pieces to lock together to form rigid structures.
A zipped approach was selected and developed further towards these goals. This system allows isotropic strands of assembled pieces to lock together to form rigid structures.
![d71b0796](uploads/07bee0f2b55f62086659e40356d9a2bd/d71b0796.png)
Strands may move independently or upon pre-existing structures.
![rolling_on_rail](uploads/90e975ee47757d140635b9430ca2bb84/rolling_on_rail.mp4)
The pieces can also assemble to make actuated motion, opening the door to assembled versus pre-fabricated soft robotics.
![the_scoot_the_fold](uploads/a8215afa53f738cc83bc51afb6a4e7fc/the_scoot_the_fold.mp4)