Synthetic setae
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Synthetic setae emulate the setae found on the toes of a gecko and scientific research in this area is driven towards the development of dry adhesives. Geckos have no difficulty mastering vertical wal
Stickybot, a climbing robot using synthetic setae
Close view of a gecko's foot
Micro and nano view of gecko's toe
Attach and detach procedure of gecko's foot
Gecko
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Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the suborder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates. They range
Synthetic setae
…surface. The five-toed feet of a gecko are covered with elastic hairs called setae and the ends of these hairs are split into nanoscale structures called spatulae (because of their resemblance to actual spatulas). The sheer abundance and proximity to the surface of these spatulae make it sufficient for van der…
Phelsuma l. laticauda
Skeleton of Eichstaettisaurus, thought to be an early member of the gecko lineage
Fossil of Yantarogekko preserved in Baltic amber