PretensT E02: Separating tension from compression

The first tensegrity that I built for this project was specially designed with the complete separation of tension and compression. I break the connection between them during this episode. More than a year of tinkering finally led to new building techniques which makes the hard part easier, using 3D printing and off-the-shelf parts. This way you can also have tensegrity in your hands.

[@kirbyurner]

Good stuff!

[@barbalet]

Enjoying the series!

[@johnsteven1247]

Practical applications?

[@getpretenst]

Robotics?