Gecko-Inspired, Controlled Adhesion and Its Applications
Gecko feet stick to almost anything, in almost any condition (including underwater and in space), but do not stick unintentionally, do not stick to dirt, and enable the gecko to literally run up the walls. When climbing a smooth surface, geckos can attach and detach each foot very quickly (detaching...
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Research Showcase @ CMU
2012
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| Online Access: | http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/188 http://repository.cmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1184&context=dissertations |