Institute of ImaginationRobot LabRobot Lab

Introduction

How it works

Squares and triangles laid flat, edge to edge, make a net. Fold it up and tape the edges, and it becomes a 3D shape. Light comes through each window in that window's colour. Shiny card inside bounces the light back and forth, so a few sequins look like a whole pattern: that is a kaleidoscope.

Six card squares laid out flat as a cross, each with a coloured window, folded along the joins into a cube. Light shines into the cube and comes out of the front window in that window's colour.