"This sleek little cylinder looks more like a fancy pen or a futuristic flashlight than an umbrella. And that's entirely the point. Ori just announced what they're calling the world's first frameless umbrella, and honestly, it's one of those "why didn't anyone think of this sooner" moments that makes you question everything. Designer: Modestas Balcytis The magic is in the origami."
"Founded by MIT engineers and origami specialists, Ori uses a patented folding technique based on the Miura fold, which is the same kind of engineering NASA uses for deployable spacecraft structures. Instead of the traditional setup of metal ribs covered in fabric, the canopy itself becomes the structure. No ribs. No fabric stretched over a frame. No failure points waiting to betray you on a windy Tuesday."
Ori replaces traditional umbrella ribs with a Miura-folded canopy that functions as the structural support, eliminating common failure points. The design compresses a one-meter canopy into a 3.5 by 23 centimeter cylinder small enough for a pocket. The umbrella opens with a single, smooth degree-of-freedom motion for easy deployment. Handle integration includes an OLED display providing real-time AirSense particle and UV readings along with MoodShift visuals that adapt to weather and user preference. The frameless origami approach draws on MIT engineering and deployable-spacecraft folding techniques to combine portability, durability, and environmental sensing.
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