First there was Velcro (R), now there is Gecko!
Seriously, the wonders and joys of biomimicry are at it again.
The new adhesive is first to mimic quick catch and rapid release traits of a gecko's foot
A gecko sits
Seriously, the wonders and joys of biomimicry are at it again.
The new adhesive is first to mimic quick catch and rapid release traits of a gecko's foot
A gecko sits
atop a glass surface in this image from the NIRT laboratory. Credit and Larger Version
The National Science Foundation has released a press release all about this wonderful and potentially very useful technology. Check it out!
The National Science Foundation has released a press release all about this wonderful and potentially very useful technology. Check it out!