Robot designers take heed: adjustable hairy toes help geckos run sideways along walls

Friday, May 8, 2020 - 15:30 in Biology & Nature

Robots with toes? Experiments suggest that climbing robots could benefit from having flexible, hairy toes, like those of geckos, that can adjust quickly to accommodate shifting weight and slippery surfaces.

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