Tensegrity structures consist of elements under constant tension – in most cases strings – and components under compression, in this case beams of Lego.

Tensegrity allows strain to be distributed across a structure. While buildings built from continuous compression may not show this property, more elastic structures like our bodies do.

Cite: Pereira, Matheus."Tensegrity Structures: What They Are and What They Can Be " [Estruturas Tensegrity: o que são e o que esperar delas] 03 Jun 2018. ArchDaily.

Tensegrity structures, characterised by the interplay of discontinuous compression elements and continuous tension elements, have emerged as a promising design paradigm in robotics.

Although LEGO tensegrity structures are not new, this fad seems to have arisen thanks to a recent reddit post by user, ilhan86m. The tensegrity structure ilhan86m built, shown in the video above ...

Tensegrity is a unique structural system which consists of continuous tension members and discontinuous compression members. Each member of the system takes either tension or compression load.

Explore the fascinating world of tensegrity with this easy and mind-blowing DIY project! In this video, you'll learn how to build a tensegrity structure, an optical illusion that seems to defy ...

Programmable Deployment of Tensegrity Structures by Stimulus-Responsive Polymers. Scientific Reports , 2017; 7 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-03412-6 Cite This Page : ...

The new objects use tensegrity, a structural system of floating rods in compression and cables in continuous tension. The researchers fabricated the struts from shape memory polymers that unfold ...