Net-winged Midge Larva Adhesive Disc

2024 · Soft Robotics
X. Haoyuan, J. Zhang, P. H. Nguyen, X. Ding, L. Wen (et al.)

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A biomimetic soft adhesive disc inspired by the net-winged midge larva, a tiny aquatic insect with an exceptional ability to adhere to slippery, wet surfaces. The disc enables robotic adhesion-sliding on substrates that defeat conventional dry adhesives, opening up applications in soft aerial-aquatic perching.

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