John Berre

Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Ingénieur, de l'Informatique et de l'Imagerie, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Strasbourg

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John Berre is a rising innovator in the field of origami-inspired engineering, with a primary focus on the design and actuation of deployable, non-rigid robotic structures. His major contributions center on bridging the gap between theoretical origami patterns and practical, engineering-material-based robots. His most-cited work, "Toward actuation of Kresling pattern-based origami robots" (2022, 21 citations), addresses a critical challenge: achieving bi-directional rotational motion in origami robots made from robust materials, moving beyond fragile paper-based prototypes. This research lays the groundwork for more durable, functional origami mechanisms. Berre also explored applied design in "Origami-Inspired Design of a Deployable Wheel" (2020, 5 citations), demonstrating how folding principles can create compact, expandable structures for mobility. While his citation counts reflect an early-career stage, his work is gaining traction for its practical approach to actuation—a key bottleneck in the field. Berre’s research is particularly relevant for students and engineers interested in soft robotics, deployable structures, and the translation of mathematical folding patterns into real-world, actuated systems.