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Origami Inspires ‘Transformer Bots’

Engineering Communications

Sabre Kais

Mar 21, 2025

Kais, NC State Researchers Team Up With NVIDIA

NC State researchers are developing new computer methods to simulate how materials behave — especially the kinds used in batteries. The team, led by Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing Sabre Kais, is working to combine quantum-inspired algorithms with powerful graphics processors from NVIDIA to run simulations much faster than before.
Female student wearing a red NC State polo shirt pours waste into a receptacle.

Mar 21, 2025

Campus Sustainability in Action: Recycling 3D Printing Waste

In the sustainable materials and technology (SMT) program, students develop hands-on skills to tackle environmental challenges, including waste reduction and material reuse. One critical focus is recycling thermoplastics, which are plastics that can be melted and remolded into new products—offering a sustainable alternative to traditional disposal methods.
'Illustration of a person with curly hair and glasses, wearing a white coat. Background includes icons of a book, light bulb, atom, and flask. Text reads "Women in Innovation, NC State University Office of Research Commercialization.'

Mar 21, 2025

Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, four women in the Wolfpack (two of which are NC State engineers!) share their insights and perspectives as researchers and startup founders.

Mrs. Wuf stands beneath a canopy tent at a student event on The Oval at Centennial Campus.

Mar 14, 2025

From the Dean

In a rapidly changing technological landscape, it’s more evident to me every day that a strong foundation in engineering and computer science research and education is critical to our College of Engineering’s leadership in solving global challenges. One of those is our world’s need for more protein sources. NC State University is one of three…
B. Jayant Baliga standing in the middle of a group of seated people.

Mar 14, 2025

Baliga wins Millennium Technology Prize

The Millennium Technology Prize, awarded in Finland, is the most prestigious international award focused on recognizing technological innovation. It comes with a €1 million award.
Computerized image of layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) down to the atomic level. Image shows light green rods radiating outward from a spherical shape on a dark green background.

Mar 14, 2025

Engineering LHPs for Next-Gen LEDs

A new technique developed at NC State allows researchers to engineer layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) down to the atomic level, opening up the door to creating materials tailored for use in next-generation printed LEDs and lasers.
Image of three car tires stacked and one standing on its side profile next to them.

Mar 14, 2025

Manufacturing Rubber at Home

NC State UNIVERSITY is one of five universities to be part of a new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center — Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security (TARDISS) — to establish a domestic, alternative source of natural rubber.
image shows a small band-aid style bandage with an embedded battery held between two fingertips on a white background

Mar 14, 2025

To Heal, Just Add Water

Researchers at NC State University have helped develop a new battery-powered bandage that speeds up the healing process.
An image of a structure made of plastic cubes connected by hinges and tiny motors.

Mar 14, 2025

Origami Inspires ‘Transformer Bots’

Using a 3D printer, engineers at NC State have found a way to assemble up to 36 hollow, plastic cubes into what they’ve dubbed “transformer bots.”