Abby Invents the Foldibot is a children's book by Dr. Arlyne Simon, part of the "Abby Invents" series, that follows a young girl named Abby as she and her cousin Miko invent a machine to fold laundry, teaching kids about the engineering design process, perseverance, and teamwork through trial and error. The book, illustrated by Diana Necsulescu, breaks down complex concepts like research, brainstorming, prototyping, and getting a patent into an accessible and fun story for ages 4-9.