The springy mechanics of large and small gecko toe pad adhesion

Geckos employ dry adhesion, using a combination of microscopic hairs on their toe pads, as well as other aspects of internal anatomy, to climb vertical walls and run across ceilings, a skill that has long fascinated scientists. In particular, it
Geckos employ dry adhesion, using a combination of microscopic hairs on their toe pads, as well as other aspects of internal anatomy, to climb vertical walls and run across ceilings, a skill that has long fascinated scientists. In particular, it's a mystery how some species as much as 100 times heavier than others can use adhesion so effectively.

Geckos as Springs: Mechanics Explain Across-Species Scaling of Adhesion

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Adhesion and friction in gecko toe attachment and detachment

Structure of Keratins in Adhesive Gecko Setae Determined by Near-Edge X-ray Absorption Fine Structure Spectromicroscopy

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Adhesive force of a single gecko foot-hair

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Robust self-cleaning and micromanipulation capabilities of gecko spatulae and their bio-mimics

Geckos' van der Waals adhesion is replicated

Switchable Adhesion for Nonflat Surfaces Mimicking Geckos' Adhesive Structures and Toe Muscles

To determine the adhesive properties of gecko setae, we measured