Stickybot mimics gecko biology to get a leg up

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The biology of a gecko’s foot that gives the lizard its remarkable climbing ability has been used by engineers at Stanford University to create a robot that can climb smooth surfaces including a wall of slick glass. With feet modeled on the intricate design of gecko toes, the Stickybot could lead to the development of robots that can scale vertical surfaces to access dangerous or hard to reach places... Continue Reading Stickybot mimics gecko biology to get a leg up

Tags: Adhesive, Climbing, Gecko, Robot, Stanford University

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