How can shapes be cut and reconfigured through hinged dissections?

Ideas & Philosophy · Published 7 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This lecture explores the mathematical mechanics of hinged dissections, demonstrating how complex geometric forms can be reconfigured into new shapes through a series of connected, moving parts.

The session examines the principles of hinged dissections, providing practical examples of how these structures function. Beyond basic shapes, the discussion extends into the complexities of 3D dissections, triangulation, and the use of pseudopolynomials in geometric folding algorithms.

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