P3_6 Using Gecko Tape to Enable a Human to Climb

Authors

  • Robert Pierce
  • Mike McNally
  • Allen Phong
  • Thomas Searle

Abstract

The adhesive material ‘gecko tape’ is introduced and its origins explained. An estimate of the capillary force is calculated. The amount of gecko tape required to support a human is considered and it is concluded that gecko tape could be used to enable a human to climb nearly any surface.

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Published

01-04-2011

How to Cite

Pierce, R., McNally, M., Phong, A., & Searle, T. (2011). P3_6 Using Gecko Tape to Enable a Human to Climb. Physics Special Topics, 9(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/1895

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2010): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles