Yes, it’s a Waterbomb tessellation with squares grafted in (then the antenna elements sit on the squares). In the figure, figures b and c show where the squares are grafted in. Then we can get a more efficient packing by using the staggered arrangement shown in figures e and f.
In that article, there’s a link to the original paper, which is at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202105016 <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202105016>. Robert > On Feb 3, 2023, at 2:19 PM, BK Webb via Origami > <origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: > > I see it looks like the waterbomb tessellation. > > https://www.happyfolding.com/instructions-gjerde-water_bomb > <https://www.happyfolding.com/instructions-gjerde-water_bomb> > > Cheers, > Brian K. Webb > www.origamipublishing.com > >> On Feb 3, 2023, at 4:32 PM, Jason via Origami >> <origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: >> >> I had a hard time figuring out what about this design was origami-based >> until I got to the bottom of the article, and now it makes sense. I was >> expecting either a modular origami design or perhaps a more basic base shape >> of some sort, but they have used essentially a full sheet geometric fold >> basis for it. They also called it a waterbomb, but I'm not sure if that >> really applies here? Either way, I found it interesting. >> >> https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/researchers-tap-origami-as-basis-for-reconfigurable-antenna-design/
