Surfaces that grip like gecko feet could be easily mass-produced
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 13:11
in Physics & Chemistry
Why did the gecko climb the skyscraper? Because it could; its toes stick to about anything. For a few years, engineers have known the secrets of gecko stickiness and emulated it in strips of rubbery materials useful for picking up and releasing objects, but simple mass production for everyday use has been out of reach until now.