A robot resembling a gecko, with adhesive toes, can swiftly climb up a wall near you. Can you believe it?
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| Stickybot – Photo: Stanford University |
The gecko-like robot can climb walls and traverse ceilings thanks to millions of tiny stiff hairs on its feet. Each foot of the robot is adhered to the wall by a molecular force known as van der Waals forces, allowing the robot’s feet to cling tightly to the surface.
This robot, named Stickybot, was developed by Mark Cutkosky and his research team at Stanford University in California. The feet of Stickybot feature numerous artificial hairs made from a flexible material, ensuring a large contact area between the robot’s feet and the wall.
Stanford’s research team is particularly interested in developing shoes and gloves for agile climbing, much like a gecko. Cutkosky mentioned that a robot like Stickybot could also be used to explore planets or serve as a rescue robot.
TUYEN VY
