The mechanical computer is inspired by Japanese art of cutting and folding paper and can unlock tremendous computing potential without using electricity.
Researchers at North Carolina State University in the US have developed a mechanical computer prototype using polymer cubes that can go beyond the binary approach to data storage. The computer design is inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper. It also allows data to be locked in place or edited without using any electronic components.
Amidst this, the idea of a mechanical computer that uses no electricity is welcome. In the past, mechanical computer designs have featured components like levers and gears. However, North Carolina State University researchers had different ideas for making a mechanical computer easier to operate. The mechanical computer is made using polymer cubes no bigger than 1 cm. A functional unit comprises 64 such blocks connected to each other using thin strips of elastic tape.
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