P3_6 Using Gecko Tape to Enable a Human to Climb

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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