What ancient art form has inspired many technological advances for medical devices?

Origami-inspired technologies have led to breakthroughs across many industries, including battery technology, spacecraft design, and yes – even medtech.

Over the years, MD+DI has reported on many origami-inspired technologies. In fact, in 2015, batteries inspired by origami came out on top in a series of surveys asking MD+DI readers to identify the new technologies most likely to have a profound effect on medtech in coming years.