A Robot that Climbs Slick Glass Walls with Gecko Feet (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

Stanford University

A Robot that Climbs Slick Glass Walls with Gecko Feet (2 of 2)

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The science behind gecko toes holds the answer to a dry adhesive that provides an ideal grip for robot feet. Stanford mechanical engineer Mark Cutkosky is using the new material, based on the structure of a gecko foot, to keep his robots climbing slick glass walls.

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L.A. Cicero, Stanford News Service

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