The springy mechanics of large and small gecko toe pad adhesion
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 16:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Functional morphologists and polymer scientists show that geckos have a spring-like mechanism in their bodies to enhance adhesion as they become larger. A few years ago the same authors invented the flexible adhesive Geckskin. It mimics a gecko's ability to strongly yet easily attach and detach their feet to walk on walls and ceilings.