Self-Assembling Cube (VIDEO)
Caption
Assembly of a closed box by the convective flows. A) Initial position of the rectangular base that catalyzes chemical reaction and generates flows, and four rectangular side panels. Binding beads are shown in orange. B) The first sheet approaches, binds to the base, and is dragged by the flow upward. C) The second sheet approaches, binds to the base, and is dragged upward. D) The third sheet binds to the base, and is dragged upward. E) The four side panels are assembled into an open box. F) The four blue flaps are joined to form a closed lid at the top of the box.
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Oleg Shklyaev
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