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flag Researchers at Polytechnique Montréal developed a low-cost, self-assembling parachute using kirigami on plastic, improving aid delivery and space mission potential.

flag Researchers at Polytechnique Montréal have created a low-cost parachute using kirigami—Japanese paper-cutting techniques—on a single plastic sheet that automatically forms a stable, inverted bell shape during descent. flag The design, which follows a strict ballistic path and stabilizes quickly, could improve humanitarian aid delivery to remote areas and has potential for space missions. flag Published in Nature, the innovation uses simple, recyclable materials and avoids complex sewing, reducing costs and increasing durability. flag While mass production challenges remain, the team envisions applications in drone delivery and disaster response, with future work exploring enhanced functions like aerial scanning.

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