How does gecko adhere to surfaces?

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Parviz Soroushian parvizsoroushian@engineer.com

Gecko, spider, fly and beetle use similar mechanisms, but gecko’s is more refined

Many fine fibers adapt to the surface geometry, and mobilize numerous molecular interactions for adhesion

Gecko swiftly alters the contact angle of fibers for strong attachment and convenient detachment

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