Ziaie Grippers (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Ziaie Grippers (1 of 2)

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The researchers used Scotch tape to create a tiny grasping claw that collects droplets of water, an innovation could be used to collect water samples for environmental testing. The material, seen here, becomes flexible when exposed to humidity and returns to its original shape when dry. (Manuel Ochoa, Purdue University) A publication-quality image is available at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/images/2012/ziaie-grippers.jpg

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Manuel Ochoa, Purdue University

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