Kirigami grips could help seniors keep their footing
Monday, June 1, 2020 - 14:20
in Biology & Nature
You've never seen a pair of snake skin shoes like this before. Researchers have developed pop-up shoe grips, inspired by snake skin, that can increase friction between the shoe and the ground. The assistive grips could be used, among other things, to reduce the risk of falling among older adults.