6.885: Folding and Unfolding in Computational Geometry (Fall 2004)

Prof. Erik Demaine

Lecture 1: Introduction to the class; overview of topics and problems considered

Page 6: Polyhedra: edge unfolding, general unfolding, vertex unfolding, folding into convex polyhedra, reconstruction

For two examples of folding polygons into polyhedra, you can look at all possible gluings of the square, and at the Metamorphosis of the Cube video, which in particular shows different gluings of the standard cross unfolding of the cube.

These are rough, personal lecture notes handwritten by Erik Demaine used during lecture. Their primary purpose is for reading/review by students of the class. Accessibility