Hybrid electrostatic and micro-structured adhesives for robotic applications

<p> Current adhesives and gripping mechanisms used in many robotics applications function on very specific surface types or at defined attachment locations. A controllable, i.e. ON-OFF, adhesive mechanism that can operate on a wide range of surfaces would be very advantageous. Such a device...

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Main Author: Ruffatto, Donald F., III
Language:EN
Published: Illinois Institute of Technology 2015
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